Fire Watch/Tank Watch

SOL #: N4215826QS005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GF
PORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, United States

Place of Performance

Portsmouth, VA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Non Nuclear Ship Repair (East) Ship Repair (Including Overhauls And Conversions) Performed On Non Nuclear Propelled And Nonpropelled Ships East Of The 108th Meridian (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 9, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), a component of the Department of the Navy, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract for Fire Watch/Tank Watch Labor Support. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires qualified personnel to perform critical safety duties at NNSY and NSN, Norfolk, VA. The solicitation closing date is March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide qualified personnel for Fire Watch and Tank Watch duties, including 32 personnel for the 1st shift and 8 for the 2nd shift. Key personnel include a Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisors, all requiring "Red Badge" status. Duties encompass general housecleaning, "spotter" roles, operating fire extinguishers, inspecting work sites, maintaining surveillance during hot work, and monitoring confined/poorly ventilated spaces. Personnel must be trained in PPE, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), MSDS, confined spaces, and fall protection.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract.
  • Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027.
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
  • NAICS Code: 336611 (1300 employee size standard).
  • Product Service Code: J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
  • Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA, and NSN, Norfolk, VA.
  • Security Requirements: All personnel require a minimum Secret/Red Badge security clearance, approved facility clearance, and a DBIDS card for access.
  • Quote Validity: Quotes must remain valid for 120 days.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit a completed and signed SF1449, executed amendments, a technical capability narrative, a capacity sheet, and a price submission. Key personnel resumes are required and will be evaluated. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Offeror with acceptable ratings in Technical Capability and Contractor Capacity.

Amendments & Key Updates

Multiple amendments have been issued:

  • Amendment 1 (Jan 29, 2026): Removed "Option" from CLINs 002-007 and updated the PWS.
  • Amendment 2 (Feb 19, 2026): Extended the closing date to March 2, 2026, updated the Period of Performance to June 16, 2026 - June 15, 2027, and extended quote validity to 120 days.
  • Amendment 3 (Feb 23, 2026): Updated CLINs to reflect additional hours, added an updated PWS with corrected hours, and extended the solicitation closing date to March 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
  • Questions & Answers: Clarified resume submission for supervisors and confirmed the forklift classification for Firewatch.

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