SAM #N4215826QC022

Norfolk Naval Shipyard Sole Source Educational Services and Apprentice Program Solicitation

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard, part of the Department of the Navy under NAVSEA, is seeking to contract with Tidewater Community College for a four-year hybrid Apprentice Program and high-cost technical course fees. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, Norfolk Naval Shipyard - OEM/Vendor: - Tidewater Community College (sole source provider) - Services Requested: - Four-year hybrid Apprentice Program for approximately 250 apprentices annually - Includes online and in-person academic courses, trade-specific instruction, academic coaching, testing, and reporting - Leads to an Associate degree and Trade Technician Career Studies Certification - Requires qualified faculty, secure Learning Management System (LMS), and monthly reporting - 144 classroom hours per year and minimum 2,000 on-the-job learning hours per apprentice - High-cost health-related and technical program course fees - Courses: CAD 140, IND 101, IND 113, IND 137, WEL 123 (each 3 credits) - Totaling 1,500 hours in FY 2027 and 750 hours in FY 2028 - Quantities: - Apprenticeship programming: 3,750 hours per term (Spring and Fall, FY 2027 and FY 2028) - High-cost courses: 1,500 hours (FY 2027), 750 hours (FY 2028) - Unique Requirements: - Accredited educational institution - Hybrid delivery (online and in-person) - Secure LMS accessible to all apprentices - Academic coaching and testing - Monthly reporting to government - Sole source procurement from Tidewater Community College - No specific product part numbers; focus is on educational services and course delivery

Description

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation WILL be posted to SAM at https://sam.gov/.

The RFQ number is N4215826QC022. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 3/13/2026, and DFARS Change Notice 5/7/2026. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far and https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars.

The NAICS Code is 611310 and the Small Business Standard is 34.5 million. The Product Service Code is U006.

The Government intends to solicit and contract with only one source, Tidewater Community College, under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901 on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes for future procurements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes.

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