Fire Watch/Tank Watch
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) GF, is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract for Fire Watch/Tank Watch Labor Support in Portsmouth, VA. This opportunity is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide qualified personnel for Fire Watch and Tank Watch duties, including 32 personnel for the 1st shift and 8 for the 2nd shift. Key responsibilities include:
- Monitoring hot work areas and confined/poorly ventilated enclosed spaces.
- Ensuring fire safety, operating fire extinguishers, and responding to incidents.
- General housecleaning and "spotter" duties.
- Personnel must be trained in PPE, electrical safety (NFPA 70E), MSDS, and comply with 29 CFR 1915 standards.
- Required personnel include Fire Watch/Tank Watch, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisors.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a 1300-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Portsmouth, Virginia, and NSN, Norfolk, VA.
- Security Requirements: All contractors and personnel require a minimum Secret security clearance and Red Badging. A DBIDS card is also required for NNSY access. A DD Form 254 outlines specific security classification and handling procedures.
- Wage Determination: Bidders must adhere to the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-4341, Revision 32) for Service Contract Act compliance.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must include a completed and signed SF1449 with unit prices and will be evaluated on:
- Technical Capability: Understanding of the PWS, proposed execution strategies, operational readiness, and Key Personnel resumes.
- Capacity: Assessment of available manpower, requiring submission of "Attachment 6 - Capacity Sheet.xlsx".
- Price: Evaluation for reasonableness. Bidders must also submit personnel resumes (CDRL A007) with their proposal.
Key Dates & Amendments
- Solicitation Issue Date: January 22, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.
- Amendment 1 (January 29, 2026): Removed "Option" from CLINs 002-007, updated the PWS to specify a minimum Secret security clearance, and added Attachment 16 (Questions & Answers). The latest Q&A clarifies supervisor resume submission and confirms the period of performance.
- Questions: Questions regarding clarifications were due by January 28, 2026.
Reporting Requirements (CDRLs)
The contract includes several Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) for ongoing reporting, such as:
- A001: Contractor's Personnel Roster (weekly until 100% manning).
- A002: Certification Data Report / Qualifications/Training Record (weekly until 100% manning).
- A003: Weekly Time Sheet / Attendance Report (weekly).
- A004: Funds and Man-hours Expenditure Report (monthly).
- A005: Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training Records (prior to onboarding, weekly until 100% manning).
- A006: Syllabus / Training Plan/Records (weekly prior to onboarding).
- A007: Personnel Resumes (with proposal, weekly until 100% manning).
- A008: Contractor's Personnel Roster Manning Forecast (weekly).