Varnish System Support
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 Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), has issued a Presolicitation for Varnish System Support. NNSY intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Heattek, for inspecting installation, validating equipment, confirming start-up readiness, and providing operator training for a varnish system. The anticipated period of performance is April 2026 to July 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive support for a varnish system, including:
- Inspection of the system's installation.
- Validation of the equipment's functionality.
- Confirmation of start-up readiness.
- Provision of operator training to NNSY personnel. These services are commercial in nature.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation, with intent for a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract.
- Duration: Anticipated April 2026 to July 2026.
- Set-Aside: This requirement is sole sourced to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Heattek.
- Response/Inquiry Due: April 13, 2026.
- Published: April 3, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA.
Eligibility & Submission
This requirement is explicitly stated as sole sourced to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Heattek. While the formal solicitation is not yet available and will be posted on SAM.gov, the intent is to award without full and open competition. Prospective awardees, including the designated OEM, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) prior to award and maintain registration throughout the contract period. Offerors must also self-certify that principal corporate officials are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible.
Additional Notes
- NAICS Code: 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance).
- Product Service Code: J049 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment).
- Interested vendors should monitor SAM.gov for the formal solicitation and register on the interested vendor list.