Alteration and Installation Support Services for SE and ALRE at Shipboard and Shore Site Locations

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Naval Air Warfare Center, Lakehurst, New Jersey is seeking Alteration and Installation Support Services for Common Aviation Support Equipment (SE) and Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) at shipboard and shore site locations. The comprehensive scope includes structural work, welding, electrical/electronics, pipefitting, HVAC, quality assurance, and non-destructive testing services across multiple naval facilities including Naval Operations Base Norfolk, Newport News Shipbuilding, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and international locations such as Naval Station Sasebo and Yokosuka in Japan. Contractors must provide specialized personnel with specific certifications in key roles including Manager, Project Management Specialist, Welder, Electrician, and Telecommunications Line Installers, along with extensive experience performing naval ship installations and SECRET clearance capabilities for personnel entering classified spaces. The government is currently conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) that requires responses within 15 days of the August 13, 2025 posting date, with responses due by August 28, 2025. The anticipated solicitation release date is October 1, 2025 on SAM.gov.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), limiting eligibility to businesses with fewer than 1,300 employees. The contract structure is planned as a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) arrangement with one 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. No incumbent contractors or specific award values are mentioned in the current pre-solicitation documentation. RFI responses are limited to 9 pages total and must be submitted electronically to the designated contracting personnel, Kieran Connolly and Shannan Germond. The work involves multiple domestic and international naval facilities, indicating a substantial geographic scope for service delivery. While the RFI participation is voluntary and does not guarantee future contract award opportunities, the government emphasizes the significant value placed on the information collected for refining their acquisition strategy.