Marine Chemist Services
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 Department of the Navy's Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Marine Chemist Services. This effort aims to identify industry capabilities for gas-free certification of barge confined spaces at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, WA. Responses are due March 13, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing comprehensive Marine Chemist services, including personnel, equipment, and supplies, to gas-free and certify confined spaces on barges (specifically Barge Beluga, Edgecumbe, and Barge 40) as safe for entry. Services will be performed at PSNS or Naval Base Kitsap, with work hours typically Monday-Friday, 7:20 AM to 4:02 PM. Key requirements include:
- Providing a National Fire Protection Association certified Marine Chemist with training certifications.
- Ensuring contractor personnel comply with Green Badge and access requirements.
- Safeguarding government equipment and property.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract Type: Not specified, but for a 5-year ordering period.
- Duration: Estimated five-year ordering period, commencing Spring/Summer 2026.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Environmental Consulting Services), with a small business standard of $19 million or less.
- Response Due: March 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM PT.
- Published: March 11, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit a notice of interest on company letterhead, limited to 5 pages. Submissions must include:
- Company contact information (name, phone, mailing, email).
- A brief description of company capabilities relevant to the services.
- Answers to specific questions regarding:
- Small or large business status under NAICS 541690.
- Satisfactory and recent (within 3 years) past performance examples.
- Organizational, experience, accounting, operational, and technical capabilities.
- Intent to submit a proposal for the anticipated solicitation.
Additional Notes
This is solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ) or a commitment to issue a solicitation. The Government will not pay for response costs. Not responding does not preclude future participation. Information provided will be treated as Business Sensitive/Confidential.