Hydraulics Training Courses
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for 4-day Hydraulics Training Courses to be held onsite at Building V-47, Norfolk Naval Base in Norfolk, VA. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotes are due by June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure hydraulics training to improve in-house proficiency in understanding and troubleshooting hydraulic systems for the NSWC CCD Det Norfolk Mechanical Branch. The requirement includes:
- Base Requirement (Item 0001): A 4-day Hydraulics Training Course for 12 students, including all training-related equipment and materials, scheduled for September 8-11, 2026.
- Option Year 1 (Line Item 1001): A 4-day Hydraulics Training Course for 12 students, anticipated for FY27.
- Option Year 2 (Line Item 1002): A 4-day Hydraulics Training Course for 12 students, anticipated for FY27.
- Course Content: Instruction on basic hydraulic principles, understanding hydraulic drawings, and troubleshooting. This includes classroom presentations and practical lab exercises using operable hydraulic components. Specific topics cover safety, principles, conductors, various valve types, pumps, motors, cylinders, accumulators, fluids, reservoirs, heat exchangers, filters, and troubleshooting.
- Instructor Qualifications: Instructors must possess a 4-year Bachelor's degree, certification by a professional organization (e.g., IFPS), and 20 years of industry experience in hydraulic systems or fluid power.
- Deliverables: Course Certificates (within 1 week of completion) and all training materials for students.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance (Base Year): September 8, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- Period of Performance (Option Years): To be determined (TBD), but anticipated for FY27.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 611430 (Educational Support Activities) with a size standard of $15,000,000.00.
- Published Date: June 3, 2026, 12:06:24 PM Z
- Response Due Date: June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered most advantageous to the Government, based on an evaluation of technical acceptability, past performance, and price.
- Technical Acceptability: Evaluated on a pass/fail basis, ensuring compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
- Past Performance: May be considered, utilizing sources such as the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).
- Price: Evaluated for reasonableness.
- Questions: Must be submitted via email to Arnel Ngo (arnel.a.ngo.civ@us.navy.mil) by the cut-off date of June 11, 2026, 12:00 PM Local Time.
Additional Notes
Payment will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Security requirements include compliance with local base/installation security procedures. Deliveries are to be made to NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, VA.