The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy, is seeking qualified contractors for a solicitation titled "Touch Labor Shipfitter" at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This procurement aims to secure services related to shipbuilding and repairing, focusing on non-nuclear ship repair activities. The opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, emphasizing the importance of supporting small enterprises in defense contracting. Interested parties can reach out to Gary Murdock at gary.w.murdock.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 207-438-3091 for further details regarding the solicitation process.