SAM #N4215826SS051926

Apprenticeship Program Academic Services for Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Norfolk Naval Shipyard is seeking an accredited Educational Institution to deliver a comprehensive, hybrid Apprenticeship Program for approximately 250 apprentices annually. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NAVSEA), Portsmouth, Virginia - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the requirement is for an accredited Educational Institution - Products/Services Requested: - Academic instruction and support for a four-year hybrid Apprenticeship Program - Online and optionally in-person delivery - Courses leading to an Associate degree and Trade Technician Career Studies Certificate - Technical, safety, and trade-specific courses (e.g., Technical Drawing, Welding Theory, Hydraulics, Machine Shop Practices) - Course development, instructional delivery via LMS, laptop provision, academic coaching, and monthly reporting - Approximately 250 apprentices supported annually - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Institution must be accredited and capable of delivering a fully online curriculum with optional in-person components - Must provide laptops, academic coaching, and technical support - Curriculum must include OSHA-compliant safety courses and hands-on labs - Monthly reporting and student advising required - Ability to deliver courses aligned with shipyard trade needs and leading to recognized credentials - Place of Performance: - Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with three one-year option periods (total four years) - Academic sessions follow a semester schedule with two main enrollment periods per year

Description

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL

This notice is issued by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for the sole purpose of conducting Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to provide services for the Apprenticeship Program. This effort is to seek out qualified sources capable of providing services required by the attached Statement of Work (SOW). All interested parties are encouraged to respond.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611310. The Government anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the required services.

The Government is interested in receiving responses from all qualified sources capable of providing the services. Large and small companies that have experience with these repairs are encouraged to respond to this notice by May 29, 2026 at 11 AM. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The Government will not return any information submitted, nor will the Government compensate any company who responds to this Notice. Proprietary information submitted will be protected, when so designated.

The following key information is requested:

1. Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, DUNS number, point of contact (name, phone# and e-mail). If your company is a small business, please identify the socioeconomic status.

2. Explanation of the company's ability to perform 100% of the efforts required. This statement shall not reiterate or duplicate the language set forth in this notice or language from the attached DRAFT SOW. Your CAPABILITIES STATEMENT shall demonstrate your company’s ability to perform these critical tasks in their entirety.

Interested sources should send requested information in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) email attachment to melissa.e.white13.civ@us.navy.mil, no later than May 29, 2026 at 11 AM.

NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE ACCEPTED.

Requests for a solicitation package will not be honored nor will technical point-of-contact information be provided.

Attachments

1) Statement of Work

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