Touch Labor Support Services
ID: N32253-25-SIMAQ-PHSY-900R-004Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPEARL HARBOR NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFPEARL HARBOR, HI, 96860-5033, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIPS, SMALL CRAFT, PONTOONS, AND FLOATING DOCKS (J019)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF), is seeking qualified contractors to provide touch labor support services for non-nuclear work on Surface Combatants and submarines. The objective is to establish a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price contract, which will span five years, consisting of one base year and four option years, to address labor shortages during the shipyard's hiring process. This procurement is critical for maintaining and repairing U.S. Navy vessels, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while augmenting the shipyard's capabilities. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by 08:00 HST on March 3, 2025, via email to both Sarah Chang and Megan Ho, as detailed in the sources sought notice.

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    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for contractors to support the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) in maintaining and repairing U.S. Navy vessels. The primary objective is to provide touch labor for non-nuclear, non-SUBSAFE work on Surface Combatant Ships and submarines, facilitating the shipyard's labor shortage during its hiring process. The contract is structured as a multiple-award, indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) firm fixed price agreement, lasting five years with one base year and four option years. Contractors must manage all aspects, including labor, quality control, safety, and compliance with applicable regulations. They must manage hazardous materials and maintain a facility security clearance issued by the Defense Security Service. Performance entails specific skill sets linked to various trades, such as Marine Electrician and Electronics Technician, each with stringent qualifications. Emphasis is placed on safety training and the use of personal protective equipment while working aboard Naval vessels. Overall, this PWS specifies the need for qualified contractors to augment shipyard capabilities as the U.S. Navy's operations require continued support, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards during vessel maintenance and repair.
    The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility is seeking eligible contractors for touch labor to support non-nuclear work on Surface Combatants and submarines. The government plans to establish a multiple-award IDIQ contract over five years, with a one-year base and four option years. Contractors will manage all labor, supervision, quality control, safety management, and transportation necessary for task orders. Interested firms must submit a capability statement detailing their ability to fulfill required trades, ramp-up time, local labor utilization, and alternative solutions. Responses should include organizational information and be submitted by March 3, 2025, by email only. This sources sought notice serves as market research and does not request proposals, with the government retaining discretion on competition decisions.
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