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, specifically the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS and IMF) in Bremerton, WA, has issued a Solicitation for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Marine Chemist Services. This opportunity aims to secure Gas Free certification for barge confined spaces, enabling safe contractor entry for yearly inspections. The competition is Full and Open, with proposals due by April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and services to perform Marine Chemist duties. Key responsibilities include:
- Gas Free certifying barge confined spaces (e.g., Barges Beluga, Edgecumbe, and Barge 40) to ensure they are safe for contractor entry.
- Coordinating closely with the Contracting Officer.
- Supporting the IRR Program's maintenance of ABS certified steel barges, which require yearly inspections.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ
- Ordering Period: 5 years from the date of award.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 541690 (Other Administrative Support Services) with a $19 million size standard.
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.
- Published Date: April 8, 2026.
Place of Performance
All work will be conducted at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard or Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, WA. Standard hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 7:20 AM to 4:02 PM, excluding Federal holidays and government facility closures.
Special Requirements
- Contractor personnel must obtain a Green Badge and adhere to all badging and access requirements.
- The contractor is responsible for safeguarding government equipment, information, and property.
- Services must be provided by a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) certified Marine Chemist, with training certifications required for each.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
- Primary: Hailee Scheibner (hailee.c.scheibner.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Secondary: Nathan DeGuzman (nathaniel.d.deguzman.civ@us.navy.mil)