Confined Space Entry and Hot Work Services

The contract entails performing specialized confined space entry and hot work activities such as welding and cutting during fire main or pump repair operations. It includes critical safety and compliance measures such as obtaining necessary permits, providing continuous fire watch during the work, and securing marine chemist certification to test for explosive atmospheres, ensuring a safe working environment. The services are required at a location in Charleston with a focus on maintaining safety protocols in potentially hazardous conditions. This subcontract, set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside program, falls under NAICS code 238990, which pertains to specialty trade contractors. Issued by the Department of Homeland Security through Base Charleston, the opportunity was posted in late May 2026 and requires responses by mid-June 2026. The contract underscores the importance of experienced, safety-conscious contractors able to comply with rigorous regulatory requirements in a critical infrastructure maintenance context.