NNSY Forklift Production Support

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding a solicitation, clarifying requirements and submission details.

• Supervisor Resumes: The Government will accept a minimum of one supervisor resume with the proposal. Additional supervisor resumes are required upon award until 100% manning is achieved, unless supervisors are already onboard before starting.
• Occupation Codes: The occupation code for Forklift work is confirmed as 21020 for both forklift positions. Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisor positions are exempt from the Service Contract Act (SCA) and thus not included in the wage determination.
• Incumbent: There is no incumbent for this requirement.
• SCA Compliance: For Forklift Operator, the SCA code is A112A. For Forklift/Aerial Lift Operator, the SCA code is A112B.

This Q&A document clarifies resume submission requirements, confirms occupation codes and SCA applicability, and states there is no incumbent. Bidders should ensure their proposals align with these clarifications, particularly regarding resume submissions and SCA code application.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides responses to vendor questions regarding the Forklift Production Support opportunity.

• CMMC Level 2 Compliance: CMMC Level 2 compliance is not required, as the requirement does not involve storing or handling CUI.
• Period of Performance (POP): The POP is confirmed as a single one-year period from 5/1/26 to 4/30/27, with no option years or extensions.
• Technical Plan Formatting: No additional formatting requirements (font, spacing, margins) apply to the Management Plan, Staffing Plan, or Resumes of Key Personnel beyond what is stated in the solicitation.
• Past Performance Submissions: The solicitation does not prescribe a specific format, page limit, or template for Past Performance submissions. Offerors must provide 1-3 relevant contract references as stated in the solicitation.
• Site Visit: No site visit is planned prior to the due date.

This Q&A document clarifies requirements related to CMMC compliance, contract duration, submission formatting for technical plans and past performance, and confirms the absence of a site visit. Bidders should ensure their proposals align with these clarifications.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing pricing information, likely intended for bidders to complete and submit as part of their proposal.

• Labor Categories: Includes roles such as Forklift Operator, Forklift/Aerial Lift Operator, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisor.
• Hours and Pay Rates: Columns are provided for Standard Hours (ST Hours), Standard Pay Rate (ST Pay Rate), and Standard Total Values (ST Total Values), as well as Overtime Hours (OT Hours), Overtime Pay Rate (OT Pay Rate), and Overtime Total Values (OT Total Values).
• Total Direct Labor Value: A column for the sum of direct labor costs.
• Total Contract Value: A field to indicate the overall contract value, which is currently listed as $0.

Bidders will need to use this sheet to input their proposed labor rates and calculate the total cost for each labor category and the overall contract. This information is critical for proposal submission and will likely be a key factor in the evaluation process.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Production Support - Forklift services at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The government is procuring touch labor requirements for Forklift and Forklift/Aerial Lift Operators.

• Forklift Operator (Yellow Badge): Certified up to 36,000 lbs. Tasks include lashing downloads on pallets and acting as forklift spotters. Requires whistles for signaling.

• Forklift/Aerial Lift Operator (Yellow Badge): Certified up to 36,000 lbs. and for operating a 120 ft. Articulating Boom Lift.

• Program Manager, Project Manager, Supervisor, and Drivers: Personnel required to support the forklift operations.

• Work Hours: Contractors must observe government holidays and work shutdowns. Shifts include 1st (0720-1600), 2nd (1530-2400), and 3rd (2330-0740), with varying lunch breaks. Overtime may be required and must be approved.

• Training: All contractor personnel must complete specified training prior to work, including Hazard Communication, Respirator use, Asbestos, Lead, Chromium (VI), Fall Protection, Fire and Tank Watch, and Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training. NNSY will provide orientation and process instruction.

• Safety: Adherence to federal, state, and local environmental and safety laws is required. Contractors must report injuries and accidents.

• Security: Minimum security clearance of Secret/Yellow Badge is required for all personnel. Access to classified information requires a final security clearance.

• Period of Performance: May 01, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), single-award contract.

• Pricing Arrangement: Fixed Price Level of Effort for labor categories.

• Offer Due Date: February 20, 2026, 08:00 AM.

• Submission Method: Offers must be submitted via email as a single Adobe Acrobat .pdf attachment.

• Offer Contents: Completed SF1449, amendments, FAR 52.212-3 Representations and Certifications, Technical Capability (Management Plan and Staffing Plan), Past Performance information, and Price.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability, Past Performance, and Price. 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 Deadline: February 04, 2026, 8:00 AM EST.

• This solicitation is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 336611, Size Standard: 1300 employees.

• All communication regarding the requirement must be through the designated Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Alternate COR (ACOR), or Designated Representative.

• Payment instructions are detailed, including requirements for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) submission.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies the solicitation by correcting the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Performance Work Statement (PWS)

• All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged.

• Proposal deadlines and evaluation factors are not affected by this amendment.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for forklift and forklift/aerial lift operator touch labor support at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Naval Supervisory Authority (NSA) Lead Maintenance Activity (LMA).

• Provide qualified personnel for forklift and aerial lift operations.

• Operators must be certified up to 36,000 lbs. for forklifts and up to 36,000 lbs. and 120 ft. height for aerial lifts (Articulating Boom Lift).

• Forklift operators will also perform lashing of downloads and act as spotters.

• Work includes general labor support, potential participation in "Clean the Shipyard Day," shipyard safety efforts, emergency weather plans, and other planned/unplanned events.

• Personnel may be required to clean workstations or work areas daily.

• Not explicitly detailed, but work must be accomplished in accordance with federal, state, and local environmental and safety laws and regulations.

• Quality Control: NNSY has the right to inspect work to ensure it meets acceptance criteria.

• Period of Performance (POP): May 01, 2026, to April 30, 2027.

• Location: NNSY, Portsmouth, Virginia and NSN, Norfolk, VA.

• Personnel: Requires a Program Manager, Project Manager, Supervisors, and Operators.

• Level of Effort: Detailed estimated hours and monthly manning levels are provided for various job roles (Forklift Operator, Aerial Operator, Program Manager, Project Manager, Supervisor).

• Supervision: Dedicated on-site supervisors are required. Specific responsibilities are outlined for Program Manager, Project Manager, and Supervisor.

• Training: All contractor personnel must complete specified training prior to work, including Hazard Communication, Respirator use, Asbestos, Lead, Chromium (VI), Fall Protection, NAVSEA Standard Items, Fire and Tank Watch, and Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training. NNSY will provide orientation and process instruction.

• Security: Minimum security clearance of Secret/Yellow Badge is required for all ELINs. Specific procedures for obtaining DBIDS cards and NAVSEA access badges are detailed. Access to Restricted Data (RD) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) have specific requirements.

• Reporting: Contractor Manpower Reporting via SAM.gov is required for labor hours. Weekly attendance reports must be validated daily and submitted to NNSY COR.

• Injury Reporting: Contractor is responsible for personnel safety and must report all injuries and accidents to OSHA, KO, COR, and NNSY Supervisor within 24 hours.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) outlines the systematic methods used by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) to monitor performance and identify required documentation for the NNSY PRODUCTION SUPPORT TOUCH LABOR STAND ALONE contract. Its purpose is to evaluate whether the Contractor is meeting performance standards/quality levels specified in the SOW and the Contractor's Quality Control Plan (QCP), ensuring the government pays only for services received.

This QASP defines the roles and responsibilities of the integrated project team (IPT), performance objectives, methodologies for monitoring and evaluating contractor performance, quality assurance documentation requirements, and the analysis of monitoring results. It focuses on "what" service or quality level is required, rather than "how" the work is performed, emphasizing results over compliance.

Performance standards and acceptable quality levels (AQLs) are detailed in the SOW and Attachment 1, "Performance Requirements Summary." The QASP specifies surveillance techniques including random monitoring, 100% inspection, and periodic inspections. Customer satisfaction is a key indicator, with a process for handling and investigating customer complaints.

While not explicitly stated in this document, the QASP is for the NNSY PRODUCTION SUPPORT TOUCH LABOR STAND ALONE contract, implying performance at NNSY.

• The Contractor is responsible for its own Quality Control (QC) program.
• The government's Quality Assurance (QA) surveillance will be accomplished by various government representatives (COR, CM, TPOCs) using specified monitoring forms.
• Monthly written reports summarizing QA surveillance results will be prepared by the NNSY COR.
• Reviews and resolutions of performance issues will involve the COR, KO, TPOC, PM, and contractor.
• Attachments include: Performance Requirements Summary, Norfolk Naval Shipyard Surveillance Report Form, and Documentation of Poor Performance.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a blank template for an Operations Security (OPSEC) Plan for Contractors at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). It is designed to guide contractors in identifying, recording, and monitoring their OPSEC activities during contract performance.

• OPSEC Statement: Outlines the purpose of the plan and the process for submission (encrypted email, DoD SAFE, or USPS).
• Distribution and Warning Statement: Specifies authorized distribution and warns about potential export restrictions and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• OPSEC Requirements: Details minimum requirements for contractors, including defining Critical Information (CI), the five-step OPSEC process (Identify CI, Analyze Threat, Analyze Vulnerabilities, Assess Risk, Apply Countermeasures), and responsibilities of the prime contractor and subcontractors.
• Compliance on Sensitive Information: Lists types of sensitive information to protect, including Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI), CUI, personal information, and details about government operations or equipment. It also covers restrictions on social media and identification badges.
• Countermeasures: Provides guidance on protecting sensitive information, such as practicing OPSEC, restricting verbal discussions, safeguarding internal production schedules, and proper destruction of sensitive documents.
• NNSY Portable Electronic Device (PED) Policy: Outlines rules for using PEDs, including prohibitions on photography and requirements for written justification for operational use.
• Computer Network Use: Details requirements for accessing NNSY information systems, including mandatory Cyber Awareness and OPSEC training.
• CUI Requirements for Contractors: Mandates CUI training prior to arrival.
• Compromise – Unauthorized Disclosure: Defines OPSEC compromise and potential consequences, including contract termination.
• Prime Contractor Concurrence: Requires the prime contractor to submit the signed OPSEC plan prior to contract award and ensure all personnel comply with the plan's measures.

This form is crucial for any contractor awarded a contract requiring work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Bidders must understand these OPSEC requirements to ensure compliance, which includes training, handling of sensitive information, use of electronic devices, and network access. Failure to comply can lead to contract termination or other actions. The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring all subcontractors also adhere to this plan.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a "REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT" issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations when performing contract work in specific geographic areas. This serves as a reference for contractors to ensure compliance with labor laws.

• Geographic Area: North Carolina Counties of Currituck, Gates; Virginia Counties of Chesapeake, Gloucester, Hampton, Isle of Wight, James City, Mathews, Newport News, Norfolk, Poquoson, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, York.
• Occupational Listings: Detailed list of occupations with corresponding wage rates and footnotes.
• Fringe Benefits: Required fringe benefits are listed separately.
• Executive Orders: Notes on Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Minimum Wage) and their applicability to contractors.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for classifying and determining wage rates for occupations not explicitly listed in the determination.

This document is crucial for bidders as it establishes the minimum wage and benefit requirements for all service employees working on a contract covered by this determination. Bidders must factor these costs into their proposals to ensure compliance and accurate pricing. Failure to adhere to these wage rates can lead to contract violations.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing various data items required from the contractor. It specifies the type of data, its purpose, submission requirements, and distribution.

• Data Item Numbers (A001-A008): Each item represents a specific deliverable, such as Contractors Roster, Certification Data Report, Weekly Time Sheet, Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Report, Shipyard Mandatory Annual Training Records, Syllabus, Personnel Resumes, and Contractor's Personnel Roster Manning Forecast.
• Titles and Subtitles: Clearly define the nature of each data item.
• Authority and Contract Reference: Links the data item to the governing PWS (Performance Work Statement) and acquisition documents.
• Frequency and Submission Dates: Outlines how often data is due and when the first submission is required (e.g., weekly, annually, upon award, prior to onboarding).
• Distribution: Specifies how the data should be distributed (Distribution C authorized for U.S. Government agencies and contractors) and to whom (NNSY TPOC, COR, C410).
• Media Requirements: Most reports are to be submitted electronically in EXCEL or PDF format.
• Contact Information: Lists designated representatives at NNSY (COR, ACOR, Contracting Officer, TPOC) whose details will be determined at contract award.

This CDRL is crucial for bidders as it outlines the specific reporting and documentation obligations required under the contract. Understanding these requirements is essential for proposal preparation, resource allocation, and ensuring compliance once awarded. Bidders need to assess their capability to meet these data delivery requirements, including format, frequency, and content, as they form a significant part of the contract's performance expectations.

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