Skilled Shipfitter and Hull Fabrication Labor

This contract involves skilled labor for the layout, cutting, shaping, and assembly of steel and aluminum components specifically used in ship hulls, bulkheads, and structural repairs. The work requires proficiency in reading blueprints and operating fabrication equipment to ensure precise construction and repair tasks. The focus is on shipfitters who can accurately interpret technical drawings and efficiently manipulate materials to meet stringent shipbuilding standards. The subcontract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines (FAR 19.5) with the NAICS code 332312, indicating metal fabrication work. It is issued by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard under the Department of Defense and the work is to be performed in Portsmouth, Virginia, with the zip code 23709. This opportunity targets small businesses able to provide specialized labor for naval ship maintenance and construction within a government contracting framework.