Testing and Inspection of Electrical Personal Protection Equipment

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL This notice is issued by Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) for the sole purpose of conducting Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, for the Testing and Inspection of Electrical Personal Protection Equipment (PPE). This will include gloves, mats, and blankets. This effort is to seek out qualified SMALL BUSINESS sources capable of providing services required by the attached DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW).

All interested parties are encouraged to respond. The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541380. The Government anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract for the required services. The Government is interested in receiving responses from all qualified sources capable of providing the services.

Large and small companies that have experience with these services are encouraged to respond to this notice by 24 February 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The Government will not return any information submitted, nor will the Government compensate any company who responds to this Notice.

Proprietary information submitted will be protected, when so designated. The following key information is requested: Company name, address, telephone number, CAGE code, DUNS number, point of contact (name, phone# and e-mail). If your company is a small business, please identify the socioeconomic status. Have you performed the same or similar work in the past? Explanation of the company's ability to perform 100% of the efforts required.

This statement shall not reiterate or duplicate the language set forth in this notice or language from the attached DRAFT SOW. Your CAPABILITIES STATEMENT shall demonstrate your company’s ability to perform these critical tasks. Additionally, if significant subcontracting or teaming is anticipated in order to deliver technical capability, organizations should address the administrative and management structure of such arrangements.

Interested sources should send requested information in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) email attachment to melissa.e.white13.civ@us.navy.mil and alicia.l.almberg.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 24 February 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. NO HARD COPY OR FACSIMILE SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE ACCEPTED. Requests for a solicitation package will not be honored nor will technical point-of-contact information be provided.

Other Pertinent Information: Attachment 1 – DRAFT SOW – Testing and Inspection of Electrical PPE