Touch Labor Shipfitter support
ID: N3904025RCPNSY400T4296Type: Presolicitation
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, 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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    The Department of Defense, through the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, is seeking contractor support for skilled Marine Shipfitters, On-Site Supervisors, and a Program Manager to assist with the overhaul, modernization, and repair of 688 Class and 774 Class submarines. The procurement requires ten experienced shipfitters, two supervisors, and one program manager to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards during the contract period from March 2, 2025, to September 27, 2025. This initiative is crucial for maintaining naval capabilities and involves stringent requirements for personnel qualifications, including security clearances and medical fitness. Interested parties should prepare to submit proposals electronically, with a formal solicitation expected within 14 days, and can contact Gary W. Murdock at gary.w.murdock.civ@us.navy.mil for further information.

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    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires contractor support for a range of modernization, overhaul, and repair tasks involving 688 Class and 774 Class submarines. The contract spans from March 2, 2025, to September 27, 2025, necessitating ten skilled Marine Shipfitters, supervisors, and a Program Manager to maintain high operational standards and oversight. Key responsibilities entail providing trained personnel who meet stringent safety and operational regulations, including confined space entry and respiratory protection requirements. The contractor must deliver a weekly status report, tracking attendance, work hours, and progress metrics, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and federal regulations. Communication will be maintained through regular meetings with Portsmouth staff to address contract execution and performance. Additionally, all personnel must possess appropriate security clearances, and medical fitness for shipyard work, and adhere to established training programs. This initiative reflects the commitment to maintaining naval capabilities through skilled labor while ensuring compliance with federal safety and operational standards.
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNS) is initiating a requirement for ten skilled Marine Shipfitters, two On-Site Supervisors, and one Program Manager to support the overhaul, modernization, and repair of 688 Class and 774 Class Submarines. A pre-solicitation notice warns prospective offerors that the official solicitation will be posted for a limited time of 14 days, with awards anticipated without discussions based on submitted proposals. Proposals will be evaluated heavily based on resumes demonstrating relevant experience, with strict limitations of three pages per resume. Pricing will also be evaluated based on fully burdened rates and other direct costs. The work period is scheduled from March 2, 2025, to September 27, 2025, requiring a total of 174 man-days for shipfitters, estimated as 5,800 hours of straight time and 1,160 hours of overtime for two shifts. The proposal must be submitted electronically, and a draft of the Performance Work Statement is also provided, subject to potential revisions. While the notice does not guarantee a contract, a formal solicitation is expected to be released within 14 days of this notice.
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