NNSY Apprenticeship Graduation 2026-2030
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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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Code 900T, Production Training Division, is soliciting proposals for an event venue and associated services to host its Apprenticeship Graduation and Awards Ceremonies annually from 2026 through 2030. This is an Unrestricted solicitation. Proposals are due May 22, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for a venue capable of accommodating 1200 to 1400 people with stadium seating for annual graduation ceremonies. Events will occur on the fourth Thursday of September each year from 2026 to 2030. The facility must be available from 09:00 AM to 9:30 PM on event days, with the main ceremony scheduled from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Key deliverables and services include:
- A pre- and post-ceremony reception area for at least 15 personnel.
- An area for 12 graduate gown volunteers.
- Podium, microphone, and American Flag.
- Three tables for awards and certificates.
- Adequate space for a 30-member high school band.
- Individual dressing rooms with restrooms and showers for Apprentice staff.
- Adequate stage lighting and production/technical support for lighting and sound.
- VIP parking for 15 guests.
- Five radios (walkie-talkies) for apprentice staff.
- Venue staff to assist with ticket collection and clean-up services.
- Comprehensive security, including 6 armed police officers, a walk-through metal detector, a wand, baggage checker at all entries, and a bomb sensing K-9 unit sweep two hours prior to event commencement.
The place of performance is Portsmouth, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price based on Section B of the solicitation document).
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, at 09:00 AM EDT.
- Published Date: May 14, 2026.
- Period of Performance: From award date through 2030, with specific event dates annually in September.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Vendors must reply via email with their quotation to Glenda Jordan (glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil).
- Proposal Content: Submissions must include:
- Factor 1: Technical Capability (demonstrating understanding and compliance with the SOW/PWS, with both redacted and unredacted copies).
- Factor 2: Price Submission (completed SF 1449 including unit price and total amount for CLINs, vendor details, signature, and a separate price breakdown).
- Factor 3: Dates of Availability of the venue(s).
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the Lowest Price Offeror that receives an acceptable rating in Technical Capability. Price reasonableness will be evaluated per FAR Subpart 12.9 and 13.106-3.
- Quote Validity: Quotes must be held firm and valid for sixty (60) days.
Additional Notes
Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. A detailed Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the solicitation.