The Department of Defense, specifically the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is seeking to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for Certified Marine Chemist Services to support maintenance operations for ships and submarines in Portsmouth, Virginia. The contractor will provide these services on an as-needed basis, performing inspections to certify confined spaces and piping as safe for subsequent work operations, with an estimated 65 jobs anticipated annually. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, with the official solicitation expected to be posted on or about December 23, 2024, and the contract period of performance anticipated from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, including two option years. Interested parties can contact John E. Faircloth at 757-396-8673 or via email at john.e.faircloth2.civ@us.navy.mil for further details.