Pipefitting and Marine Plumbing Systems Maintenance

The contract pertains to the repair, replacement, or modification of shipboard piping systems encompassing fuel, water, hydraulic, and bilge systems, requiring specialized marine plumbing expertise. The work is set aside entirely for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provision, with the NAICS code 238220 designating it as a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting opportunity. All performance must be carried out in accordance with maritime standards and operational requirements, though the precise location of performance remains unspecified. The opportunity is issued under the Department of Homeland Security’s SFLC Procurement Branch 1, with bids due by August 17, 2026, and was posted on July 17, 2026. Contractors must possess the technical capability to handle complex onboard systems under stringent marine environments and comply with all federal contracting regulations applicable to small business subcontractors.