AIR FLASK Cleaning and Preservation

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a solicitation for chemical cleaning and internal preservation services for a hydraulic accumulator high pressure, 70 cubic foot air flask located at Catapult #4 within Norfolk Naval Shipyard. This contract opportunity focuses on specialized maintenance and repair services within the ship building and repairing sector, specifically categorized under NAICS code 336611. The solicitation was posted on March 19, 2025, with proposals due by March 24, 2025, indicating a tight submission timeline for potential contractors. The procurement seeks a contractor capable of performing precise technical cleaning and preservation procedures for critical naval equipment. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the notice, contractors will likely be assessed on technical capability, experience with naval equipment maintenance, and ability to meet the condensed project timeline.

The solicitation does not indicate any specific set-aside designations, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The place of performance is designated as Portsmouth, VA 23709, which aligns with the Norfolk Naval Shipyard location. The contract falls under the PSC category J019, which covers maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of ships, small craft, pontoons, and floating docks. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the notice, suggesting potential contractors should prepare competitive pricing based on the technical requirements of cleaning and preserving the air flask. The scope of work appears focused on a single, specific piece of naval equipment, implying a targeted and potentially time-sensitive maintenance project that requires specialized technical expertise in naval system preservation.