Norfolk Naval Shipyard Educational Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to procure educational services from Tidewater Community College for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Apprentice Program under a sole source procurement. The contract will provide formalized academic training, testing, and certification for apprentices in marine industrial occupations. Key contract requirements include delivering classroom academic instruction for approximately 118 students across four annual sessions, supporting the development of trade-specific knowledge, skills, and abilities through a comprehensive learning approach. The solicitation requires submission of completed representations/certifications, a signed technical capability statement, and firm fixed pricing by February 18, 2025, at 9 AM EST. Evaluation will focus on the educational institution's ability to provide accredited instruction that prepares apprentices to perform at a journeyman worker level, with certification from both the Department of Navy and the Department of Labor.

There is no specific set-aside designation for this contract, and Tidewater Community College is the sole intended source under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The performance will take place in Portsmouth, VA, with a contract period from February 21, 2025, through February 20, 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS category 611310 (Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools) with a small business size standard of $34,500,000. The contract will cover comprehensive apprentice training that includes classroom academic instruction, industrial trade-based instruction from government personnel, and on-the-job learning experiences. Detailed requirements include strict installation access protocols through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), specific safety guidelines, restrictions on portable electronic devices, and procedures for facility access.