19--Force Protection Efforts

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to issue solicitations on a sole source basis to a select group of established defense contractors for continued Shipyard Force Protection efforts. The companies include Northrop Grumman Ship Systems – Avondale Operations, Northrop Grumman – Ingalls Shipbuilding, General Dynamics Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, Bath Iron Works, Textron Marine, and National Steel and Shipbuilding. These solicitations are intended to extend ongoing contracts related to force protection activities at various shipyards. The effort is critical for maintaining security measures and operational readiness within these key naval shipbuilding and repair facilities. The solicitation, identified as N0002403R2203 and titled "19--Force Protection Efforts," was posted in October 2002 and currently exists as a presolicitation notice. Specific details such as set-aside status, NAICS code, or a singular location of performance are not provided, reflecting the broad and multi-location nature of the contract's scope. This continued procurement approach emphasizes the importance of leveraging experienced contractors familiar with the unique security needs of naval shipyards.