$1.21B for Naval Vessel “Habitability” Alternations & Support

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Philadelphia, PA has issued three multiple award, indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for habitability services on various Naval vessels, worth a total of $1.21 billion. The purpose of these contracts is to provide manpower and support to habitability and food service installations and repairs on U.S. Navy ships. This effort is required to accomplish habitability condition assessments, alterations, installations, modifications, repairs and upgrades to spaces, systems, components and furnishings.
The contract was competitively procured, and its requirements were synopsized on the Navy Electronic Commerce On-Line site. Five offers were received. The multiple contractors may compete for future delivery orders under these contracts.
- George G. Sharp Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA won a $392.8 million contract (N65540-05-D-0015).
- Tecnico Corp. in Chesapeake, VA won a $407.9 million contract (N65540-05-D-0017).
- Q.E.D. Systems Inc. in Virginia Beach, VA won a $415 million contract (N65540-05-D-0018).
Work includes providing material, equipment procurement, storage, tracking and delivery to the work site. Also included is fabrication of shipboard foundations (piping, ventilation, ductwork), installation of bulkhead sheathing and various types of decking materials.
Work will be performed on the West Coast (48%); the Norfolk, Va., area (45%); other East Coast facilities (5%), and at various overseas locations (2%); and is expected to be complete by July 2009.