Fire Watch/Tank Watch
ID: N4215826QS005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

NON-NUCLEAR SHIP REPAIR (EAST) (J998)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/26ea943557c74b21a8d41e863bc3c3b8/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, is preparing to solicit a Firm Fixed Price contract for Fire Watch/Tank Watch Touch Labor Support, aimed at enhancing safety during ship repair operations. This procurement is designated as a 100% total Small-Business Set-Aside, with the applicable NAICS code being 336611, which pertains to Ship Building and Repairing. The contract is expected to commence on May 18, 2026, and run through May 17, 2027, with a potential six-month extension, and the solicitation is anticipated to be available around January 15, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to Melissa White at melissa.e.white13.civ@us.navy.mil or Alicia Almberg at alicia.l.almberg.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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