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TSV4 NARR MESSING AND MODERNIZATION

DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK · Response deadline: Thu, 05 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Navy is seeking a contractor for TSV4 NARR MESSING AND MODERNIZATION. This is a ship repair and maintenance contract focused on messing facilities—areas aboard naval vessels where crews eat and prepare meals. Work of this nature typically involves renovating, upgrading, or modernizing galley spaces, food preparation equipment, storage areas, and associated systems to meet current operational standards and crew needs. The "TSV4" designation likely refers to a specific vessel or class of vessel in the Navy's inventory, though see the solicitation for exact vessel identification and scope particulars.

NAICS code 336611 corresponds to Ship Building and Repairing, which covers maintenance, repair, and modification work on ships and boats. This classification indicates the work involves substantial vessel-level intervention rather than simple supply or service tasks.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside - Total program. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration's size standard for NAICS 336611 (see the solicitation for the specific employee or revenue threshold)
• Be registered in SAM.gov with active status
• Have any required Navy-specific qualifications or certifications the solicitation specifies
• Demonstrate capability to perform ship repair work in a maritime environment

Given the "Total" set-aside, no large business prime bids will be accepted. Joint ventures and mentor-protégé arrangements may be permissible if they meet SBA requirements and the solicitation's terms.

How to put together a competitive bid

For ship repair and modernization work, especially in a small business set-aside, focus on these elements:

Technical approach: Detail your experience with naval vessel messing facilities or similar shipboard food service spaces. Emphasize familiarity with Navy specifications, military standards (MIL-STD), and shipyard safety protocols. If you have experience at Norfolk Naval Shipyard or with NAVSUP FLC Norfolk specifically, highlight this.

Personnel qualifications: Identify marine electricians, pipefitters, welders, and other tradespeople with shipboard certifications. Navy repair work often requires specific welding qualifications (AWS D1.1, NAVSEA technical publications) and security clearances or credentialed access.

Past performance: Cite contracts for vessel habitability upgrades, galley modernizations, or ship repair availabilities. Navy past performance carries particular weight—document any prior Navy or Military Sealift Command work.

Pricing strategy: Ship repair solicitations often use firm-fixed-price or cost-reimbursement structures. See the solicitation for pricing instructions. Factor in Norfolk-area labor rates, drydock or pier access costs, and potential overtime for compressed availability windows.

Small business story: Since this is a total small business set-aside, your size status and any small business socioeconomic certifications (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB) may strengthen your position if the evaluation considers them. See the solicitation for specific evaluation criteria.

Next steps

• Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N0018927QL008
• Confirm your SAM.gov registration is active and your size standard certification is current
• Note the firm response deadline: November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time
• Review all attachments for vessel specifications, drawing packages, and inspection requirements
• Contact the contracting officer listed in SAM.gov with clarifying questions well before deadline

View the official notice on SAM.gov →