The N4215826QN007 solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the rental of space for a career fair at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) on February 21, 2026. This is a Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract following FAR Part 12 and 13 procedures. Quotes are due by January 7, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. EST and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with the award going to the technically acceptable quote that offers the best value to the Government. Vendors must be registered in SAM and submit quotes via email to Aletha Nunley and Denise Swain. The document also includes extensive clauses related to safeguarding contractor information, telecommunications equipment, and various federal regulations.

This document, N4215826QN007 – Amendment 2, is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for the rental of space for the NNSY Career Fair in Portsmouth, VA, from March to June 2026. This Request for Quote (RFQ) is a Small Business set-aside, and proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Key requirements include registration in SAM, submission of quotes in specified formats by January 23, 2026, and adherence to various FAR and DFARS clauses, notably those concerning safeguarding covered contractor information systems (NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment) and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Quotes must include pricing, FOB Destination, point of contact, business size, and payment terms, with prices held firm for 60 days. Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value, not necessarily the lowest price.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation (N4215826QN007) for commercial items, specifically the rental of space for a Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) Career Fair on January 24, 2026. The period of performance is January 20-31, 2026. This is a Small Business set-aside, and a Firm Fixed Price Single Award Contract is anticipated. Quotes are due by 8:00 A.M. EST on Monday, December 22, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Aletha Nunley and Denise Swain. Vendors must be registered in SAM and provide pricing, FOB Destination, point of contact, business size, and payment terms. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), considering technical acceptability, past performance, and price. Various FAR and DFARS clauses are applicable, including requirements for safeguarding covered contractor information systems (NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) requires a rental venue for a career fair to be held between March and June 2026, on any non-holiday Saturday. The venue, located in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, or Portsmouth, must accommodate 700-1000 people from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST, with setup from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and teardown from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Key requirements include a minimum of 12,000 square feet, adequate parking for 700-1000 attendees, and a separate interview area with 10 privacy booths, tables, and chairs. Additionally, 60 general tables with 120 chairs, 8 registration tables with 24 chairs, 4 water stations, and 2 rope and stanchion sets are needed. The contractor must provide a copier, printer, high-speed Wi-Fi for at least 40 laptops, surge protectors, electrical cords, and outlets. On-site personnel are required to maintain facility operations, including two armed security guards and two line management personnel. The contractor must submit an Emergency Action Plan two weeks prior to the event and include parking costs for 400 people and water service in their quote. Twenty easels for poster signs are also required. The government is not responsible for fees if cancellation occurs within 30 days.

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is seeking a venue for a career fair in Chesapeake or Portsmouth, Virginia, capable of hosting 700-1000 people on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with flexible alternative dates. The venue must provide a minimum of 12,000 square feet, including a separate interview area with privacy barriers, 10 interview booths, 60 general tables, 8 registration tables, and associated seating, linens, and skirting. Essential requirements include high-speed Wi-Fi for 40 laptops, electrical access, a copier/printer, water stations, and 20 easels. The contractor must also provide two armed security guards, two personnel for line management, facility maintenance staff in uniform, an Emergency Action Plan, and ensure parking for 400 people. Cancellation within 30 days incurs no government fees.

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) requires a rental venue for a career fair on January 24, 2026, or an alternative Saturday, in Chesapeake or Portsmouth. The venue must accommodate 700-1000 people from 9 AM to 1 PM EST, with setup from 7-9 AM and takedown from 1-3 PM. A minimum of 12,000 square feet is needed, including a private interview area with 10 booths, tables, and chairs. Additionally, 60 general tables with 120 chairs, 8 registration tables with 24 chairs, 2 rope and stanchions, 4 water stations, and 20 easels are required. The contractor must provide a copier, printer, high-speed Wi-Fi for at least 40 laptops, surge protectors, electrical cords, and outlets. On-site personnel, including two armed security guards and two line assistants, are necessary. The contractor must also submit an Emergency Action Plan two weeks prior to the event, and the quote must include parking for approximately 400 people and water service. The government will not be responsible for cancellation fees if the event is canceled within 30 days.