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 2, 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) is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract for Fire Watch/Tank Watch Labor Support. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and involves providing qualified personnel for critical safety duties at NNSY and NSN, Norfolk, VA. The solicitation has been amended, extending the proposal due date to March 2nd, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST.

Opportunity Overview

NNSY requires touch labor for Fire Watch and Tank Watch services. The contractor will provide qualified personnel, including Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisors, with specific manning levels of 32 personnel for the 1st shift and 8 for the 2nd shift. Duties encompass monitoring hot work areas, ensuring fire safety, operating fire extinguishers, monitoring confined spaces, general housecleaning, and "spotter" duties. All work must comply with federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations, and adhere to the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract
  • Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside
  • NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), Size Standard: 1300 employees
  • Product Service Code (PSC): J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair)
  • Period of Performance: June 16, 2026, to June 15, 2027 (Base Year, confirmed by Amendment 0002)
  • Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA, and NSN, Norfolk, VA

Key Requirements & Deliverables

  • Security: All personnel require a minimum Secret/Red Badge security clearance and a DBIDS card for NNSY access. An approved facility clearance is mandatory. The Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan details strict requirements for handling sensitive information (NNPI, CUI, PII), PED usage, and network access.
  • Training: Extensive training is required, including Hazardous Communications, Respirators, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry, Welding, Fire Watch/Tank Watch, and Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training. Personnel must be qualified for confined spaces and wear safety harnesses.
  • Equipment: Contractor must provide specific materials and equipment (e.g., flashlights, respirators, personal fall arrest systems). Government will provide fire extinguishers.
  • Reporting: Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) specify deliverables such as Personnel Rosters (A001), Certification Data Reports (A002, A005), Weekly Time Sheets (A003), Man-Hours Expenditure Reports (A004), Syllabi (A006), Personnel Resumes (A007), and Manning Forecasts (A008). Most electronic submissions are required in EXCEL format, with resumes in PDF.

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit a completed and signed SF1449 with unit prices. Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical Capability (understanding of PWS, execution strategies, operational readiness, Key Personnel resumes), Capacity (available manpower, assessed as Acceptable/Unacceptable), and Price (reasonableness). Quotes must remain valid for 120 days (updated by Amendment 0002).

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