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 and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF) in Bremerton, Washington, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Marine Chemist Services. This opportunity requires certified Marine Chemists to provide Gas Free certification for confined spaces on ABS certified steel barges, enabling safe contractor entry for yearly inspections. This is a Full and Open Competition. Proposals are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
- Provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services for Marine Chemist operations.
- Gas Free certify confined spaces, including tanks and voids, on ABS certified steel barges (e.g., Barge Beluga, Edgecumbe, Barge 40) to ensure safety for contractor entry.
- Coordinate closely with the Contracting Officer throughout the service period.
- Services will be performed at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or Naval Base Kitsap, Monday through Friday, 7:20 AM to 4:02 PM, excluding Federal holidays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Duration: 5-year ordering period from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS: 541690 (Other Administrative Support Services), Size Standard $19 million.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC.
- Published: April 21, 2026.
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must obtain a Green Badge and comply with all Badging and Access Requirements for entry to government facilities.
- The contractor must provide a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified Marine Chemist.
- Training certifications for each Marine Chemist must be furnished.
- Contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment, information, and property.
- Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is a Combined-Synopsis Solicitation. An amendment has been issued to provide the Government's response to Request for Clarification (RFC) 001 and to revise Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement Errata 1. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.