Destruction Center Operations Support at Norfolk Naval Shipyard
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) has issued a Sources Sought notice for Destruction Center Operations Support at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA. This market research aims to identify capable sources for the collection and bulk destruction/shredding of burn bag contents, including classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Responses are due by March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide five personnel, including one Lead, to operate the NNSY Destruction Center Monday-Friday, 0700-1530. Key responsibilities include coordinating burn bag pickups, operating industrial destruction equipment (e.g., disintegrators, compactors, degaussers), handling basic tools for inspections, clearing paper clogs, sorting materials, reporting issues, and safeguarding classified/CUI. Personnel must be physically capable of lifting 25-50 lbs repeatedly, possess Secret security clearances with Restricted Data access, and hold valid driver's licenses. The anticipated period of performance is one year with four one-year options.
Requested Information
Interested sources are requested to provide:
- Corporate Information: Company name, address, phone, CAGE Code, UEI, primary POC, and socioeconomic status.
- Corporate Experience & Past Performance: Brief descriptions of up to three relevant contracts from the past five years, specifying if they were for DoD/Federal agencies and involved classified/CUI.
- Technical & Security Capability: Description of approach, current Facility Clearance Level (FCL), capability for providing security clearances, and relevant quality/security certifications.
- Industry Feedback & Innovation: Recommendations on SOW requirements, alternative approaches, appropriate NAICS/PSC codes, and suggested contract CLIN structure.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research Only)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, likely under FAR Part 13.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- NAICS: 561990 (All Other Support Services)
- PSC: R614 (Paper Shredding Services)
- Place of Performance: Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Bldg. M-22, Portsmouth, VA 23709.
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: March 27, 2026
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this announcement. All responses will be treated as market research. Proprietary information will be protected if clearly marked. Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov.