Ultra High Pressure Operator

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking ten experienced Ultra High Pressure (UHP) Operators, on-site supervisors, and a program manager to support Fast Attack Submarine overhaul, modernization, and repair work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The solicitation, which will be posted for no more than 21 days, will emphasize candidate resumes and qualifications as the primary evaluation criteria. Contractors must provide personnel with specific technical qualifications, including a minimum of 120 hours of UHP experience, respiratory protection certifications, and medical fitness for shipyard work. Proposals must be submitted electronically with resumes limited to three pages, and the government intends to evaluate and award the contract without further discussions. The key submission deadline is April 7, 2025, with the formal solicitation anticipated to be posted no less than 15 days from the special notice.

The contract is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity within the Ship Building and Repairing NAICS category (336611). The procurement will be a Firm Fixed Price contract with a performance period from July 20, 2025, to November 22, 2025, covering twelve total personnel including five laborers and two supervisors. While the specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will be evaluated based on fully burdened labor category rates. The work will be divided into two shifts, with each shift consisting of five UHP Operators and one supervisor. On-site supervisors must have at least 5 years of experience supervising repair and maintenance efforts on U.S. Navy ships, and the Program Manager is required to have 10 years of project management experience. Strict operations security protocols will be in place, including comprehensive guidelines for protecting sensitive information and managing portable electronic devices.