Production Support: Forklift Drivers

Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) plans to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for Production Support Touch Labor specifically for Forklift Drivers, designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336611 with a small business size standard of 1300 employees. The contract's scope focuses on providing labor for commercial forklift operations in alignment with FAR part 13.5. The anticipated period of performance runs from January 5, 2026, through March 31, 2026, with an option to extend through June 30, 2026. The services support operational needs at NNSY located in Portsmouth, Virginia, and the solicitation references include detailed performance work statements emphasizing safety, compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, contractor responsibilities, and interaction protocols with government representatives. The contract incorporates comprehensive compliance and reporting requirements consistent with FAR clauses covering ethics, labor standards, security, and subcontracting limitations. Specific clauses address service contract labor standards, whistleblower protections, executive compensation reporting, supply chain security, Buy American provisions, and subcontractor protections emphasizing small business participation. Contractors must adhere to strict operations security measures to safeguard sensitive information as outlined in the Norfolk Naval Shipyard OPSEC Plan. Performance surveillance and data deliverable requirements are carefully specified through numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) detailed in DD Form 1423-1. The acquisition is managed by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard office with designated points of contact, and includes conditions for invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform. Overall, the contract is structured to ensure high-quality, secure, and compliant forklift labor services delivered by qualified small business contractors within a defined, controllable period.