R--TEST ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL PROCESS TECHNICAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD ENGINEERING AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT, CODE 200

The government plans to establish a time and materials contract to secure test engineering and industrial process technical services for the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Engineering and Planning Department, Code 200. This procurement is a follow-on to an existing effort currently performed under General Services Agency orders with CDI Marine Company. The contract will include a base period with four one-year option periods and will be awarded through full and open competition in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. The contractor will provide critical engineering and technical support related to the overhaul and repair of U.S. Navy ships and submarines, specifically serving as the Planning Yard for Naval Sea Systems Command programs involving CVN, LHA, and LHD Class ships. Services cover a broad spectrum including planning, administration, engineering, logistics, and test support across mechanical, piping, electrical, electronic, hull, and habitability systems. Work will be performed at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, and requires proficiency with various software systems including Microsoft Office suite and specific Navy management and data systems such as the Shift Operations Management System (SOMS), Advanced Industrial Management (AIM), ATIS, and JEDMICS. The solicitation is expected to be released around mid to late July 2007 and will be available exclusively for download online, with no hard copies issued. Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database prior to award and throughout contract performance, and by submitting an offer, they self-certify they are not suspended or debarred from federal contracting. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to engage in discussions on factors other than price before award, ensuring a rigorous competitive process aligned with federal acquisition standards.