NNSY Forklift Production Support
Overview
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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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is soliciting proposals for Forklift Production Support Services. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Single Award Contract for commercial items, designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. The requirement is for touch labor support from qualified forklift and forklift/aerial lift operators. Proposals are due by February 20, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide qualified personnel, including Program Managers, Project Managers, Supervisors, and Operators, to support forklift and forklift/aerial lift operations at NNSY in Portsmouth, VA, and NSN in Norfolk, VA. Operators must be Yellow Badge certified for forklifts up to 36,000 lbs, and for operating 120 ft Articulating Boom Lifts. Tasks include lashing downloads, acting as spotters, and general labor support. All personnel must complete mandatory training prior to work, covering areas such as Hazard Communication, Respirator use, Asbestos, Lead, Chromium (VI), Fall Protection, Fire and Tank Watch, and Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training. A minimum Secret/Yellow Badge security clearance is required for all personnel.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Single Award Contract.
- Period of Performance: May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027 (a single one-year period with no option years).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with a 1300-employee size standard.
- Product Service Code (PSC): J998 (Non Nuclear Ship Repair).
- Security: Minimum Secret/Yellow Badge clearance required.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals via email as a single Adobe Acrobat .pdf attachment. Required contents include a completed SF1449, amendments, FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, a Technical Capability plan (Management Plan and Staffing Plan), Past Performance information (1-3 relevant contract references), and Price (using the provided updated pricing sheet). Award will be made to the responsible offeror with an acceptable rating in technical and past performance, and the lowest evaluated price (best value).
- Questions Due: February 4, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.
- Offers Due: February 20, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.
Key Documents & Requirements
Bidders must review the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for reporting obligations, the Wage Determination for minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements, and the Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan template for compliance. The Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines how NNSY will monitor contractor performance. Clarifications from the Questions and Answers document confirm no CMMC Level 2 is required and no site visit is planned.