J069 - SWSC Hatch Install

The Naval Supply Logistics Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk is seeking a small business contractor to perform hatch installation support services at the Surface Warfare Engineering School Command's Cold Iron Trainer in Great Lakes, IL. The contract involves replacing four existing 18-inch diameter scuttles with new 31 x 25 x 8 inch hatches to meet safety requirements, which will require cutting 5/16 inch steel plate, welding new hatches, and reinstalling stanchions. The procurement will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price contract based on best value, considering both price and past performance, with the government intending to award based on initial quotes without further discussions. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM EST on March 17, 2025, and the contract is classified under NAICS code 332999 with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested contractors must submit their proposals to Tierra Watson at tierra.k.watson.civ@us.navy.mil and comply with various safety requirements, including obtaining hot work permits and following OSHA/NAVOSH standards.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to compete for this contract. No incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation. The work is scheduled to be performed between March 20, 2025, and September 30, 2025, at the location of 530 Farragut Ave Suite B, Great Lakes, IL 60088. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract involves precise metalwork in a naval facility, including working with 110V and 220V power sources located approximately 20 feet away and performing modifications in an enclosed space with white cinder block walls and a second deck with a grated floor. Contractors will need to carefully preserve existing diamond plate while installing new hatch configurations and obtain necessary permits for open-flame and spark work from NAVFAC and the local Fire Department. The project represents a targeted maintenance and repair effort for the Department of the Navy's training infrastructure.