Apprenticeship Program
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N4215825RC10000
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Place of performance
- Portsmouth, Virginia 23709, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) is conducting market research to identify a qualified educational institution to provide an accredited Federally Registered Apprentice Program for February 2026. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a contractor to deliver academic training, testing, and certificate services for 161 apprentice students across four sessions. The program requires an academic partner capable of delivering 12 specialized courses covering technical skills and professional development, totaling 37 credit hours. Interested companies must submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to perform 100% of the required efforts by April 4, 2025, at 9:00 AM EST. Submissions must be sent as a single PDF attachment to glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil, with companies providing key information including company name, address, CAGE code, DUNS number, and point of contact details.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations, welcoming responses from both large and small businesses. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type, with the NAICS code 611310 for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. The program will support two academic cycles: one from February-July 2026 with 106 students, and another from August 2026-February 2027 with 55 students. Contractors must comply with critical administrative requirements, including obtaining Defense Biometric Identification Systems (DBIDS) credentials and adhering to safety protocols. The academic training is designed to develop apprentices' knowledge, skills, and abilities through classroom instruction and industrial trade-based learning experiences, in accordance with 29 USC 50.
Notice text
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, for an Apprenticeship program. This effort is to seek out qualified sources capable of providing services required by the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). All interested parties are encouraged to respond.
The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 611310, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. 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 this service are encouraged to respond to this notice by 04 April 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. 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 number, 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 PWS. 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 glenda.s.jordan3.civ@us.navy.mil , no later than 04 April 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. 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.
Other Pertinent Information:
Attachment 1 – Performance Work Statement (PWS)
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS.pdf |
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