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Naval Station Norfolk

NSN

Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station, homeport to 75+ ships and 130+ aircraft. NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic manages $1B+ annually in construction, facilities management, and services contracts across the Hampton Roads region.

$800M+
Annual Contract Spend
$1B+
Annual Budget
30%
Small Business %
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Set-Aside & Small Business History

Naval Station Norfolk historically awards the following percentages of eligible contract dollars to small and disadvantaged businesses. These figures reflect agency performance against statutory goals and represent real contract opportunities for certified firms.

30%
Small Business
6%
SDVOSB
4%
WOSB
3%
HUBZone
7%
8(a)

What NSN Buys

Naval Station Norfolk is an active buyer in the following categories. These represent the highest-volume procurement areas based on historical award data.

Military construction
Ship support facilities
Facilities management
Electrical systems
Engineering services
Environmental

How to Get on NSN's Radar

The contractors who win NSN contracts consistently aren't just responding to solicitations — they're known quantities before the solicitation is published. Here's how to build that position.

1

Register with NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic which manages Norfolk installation contracting

2

Contact the Naval Station Norfolk Small Business Office for capability briefs

3

Monitor SAM.gov filtered to NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic and Hampton Roads contracting offices

4

Attend NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic industry days in Norfolk

Get SDVOSB certified — Hampton Roads has the largest veteran population in the US, driving high SDVOSB set-aside rates

Key Programs & Contract Vehicles

01MILCON drydock and pier construction
02Ship maintenance facility upgrades
03NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic BOS contracts
04Environmental remediation programs
05Hampton Roads waterfront infrastructure

Top NAICS Codes at NSN

These NAICS codes represent the highest-volume procurement categories at Naval Station Norfolk. Register these codes in your SAM.gov profile to appear in agency vendor searches.

236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
$2.5M avg →
238210Electrical Contractors
$850K avg →
541330Engineering Services
$2.2M avg →
562910Remediation Services
$3.8M avg →
561210Facilities Support Services
$1.2M avg →

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register as a vendor with NSN?

SAM.gov + NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic contracting office. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is active and includes the NAICS codes that match Naval Station Norfolk's primary procurement categories before reaching out directly.

What certifications help with NSN contracts?

Naval Station Norfolk awards 30% of eligible contract dollars to small businesses. SDVOSB firms receive approximately 6% of awards. 8(a)-certified firms receive approximately 7%. All applicable SBA certifications are recognized.

What does NSN spend on contracts annually?

Naval Station Norfolk spends approximately $800M+ annually on contracts. The total agency budget is $1B+, with procurement representing the contract-deliverable portion of that spending.

How do I find active NSN solicitations?

Monitor SAM.gov and filter by Naval Station Norfolk as the contracting agency. Set up email notifications for your NAICS codes from this agency. BidEdgeHQ monitors SAM.gov and state portals in real time, scoring every NSN solicitation against your ICP profile and delivering WhatsApp alerts for high-match opportunities.