Capabilities
Grouped capability sets for real ship repair and fabrication work.
AFBS organizes its services around certified trade capability for naval, marine, and industrial repair work, with machine, electrical, welding, sheet metal, HVAC, and insulation support coordinated from one operating base.
- Operating basePortsmouth, VA
- Certified scopeABS / USCG / NAVSEA procedures
- CoverageMarine repair, fabrication, electrical, and mechanical support
- Next stepRoute a scope review through operations
Certified procedures
ABS and NAVSEA certified scope
The current AFBS capability listing is anchored by certified procedures and shop-backed trade support, including welding, pipe fabrication, non-destructive testing, electrical troubleshooting, switchboard cleaning, HVAC fabrication, and insulation and lagging work.
- ABS, USCG, and NAVSEA certified procedures
- Certified welding services with ship fitting and pipe fabrication
- Non-destructive testing and shop or mobile welding support
- Electrical switchboard overhauls, cleaning, testing, and troubleshooting
- Installation and maintenance of lighting systems and CCTV
- Complete insulation and lagging support including fiberglass, Rubatex, and Cal-sil repairs
Trade sets
One operating list, organized by the work AFBS actually performs.
Each group reflects shop capability, field execution, and the procedures needed to support government and marine work.
Machine and mechanical
Heavy mechanical repair and overhaul work for production and fleet support.
- Complete machine shop
- Pump and motor overhaul
- Valve overhauls
- Production machine and fabrication
- Mechanical overhauls
- Diesel engine maintenance and overhauls
- Condenser cleaning
- In-place condenser flushing
- Hydro testing
- Rigging and weight test services
Marine electrical and electronics
Electrical systems, electronics, and troubleshooting for operational platforms.
- Complete electrical shop
- Marine electrical
- Marine electronics
- AIT installations
- Electrical switchboard overhauls and cleaning
- Testing and troubleshooting
- Lighting systems and CCTV installation and maintenance
Certified welding and pipe fabrication
Certified procedures and fabrication for shipboard and shop work.
- ABS / USCG / NAVSEA certified procedures
- Ship fitting and pipe fabrication
- Non-destructive testing
- Shop and mobile welding services
- 5000 series aluminum
- 6000 series aluminum
Sheet metal and HVAC fabrication
Sheet metal fabrication and HVAC support for marine and industrial requirements.
- Complete sheet metal shop
- Vicon CNC plasma cutting system
- Complete HVAC fabrication, installation, and cleaning
- Shearing, forming, punching, rolling, and braking
- Door and louver fabrication
Insulation and lagging
Thermal protection, removable pads, and custom cover fabrication.
- Fiberglass repairs
- Rubatex repairs
- Cal-sil repairs
- Custom fabricated removable pads for machinery
- Flange spray shield installation
- Tarps and canvas covers made to order
Quality and inspection
Program support is part of the operating story, not separate from it.
The 2026 AFBS team material points to weld-program support, inspection capability, NDT oversight, and audit-ready procedure work that reinforce the contractor profile.
Program oversight and quality support
The AFBS team material points to support that goes beyond trade execution and into controlled program management for welding and inspection work.
- Existing weld program review, maintenance, and audits
- New weld program development and implementation
- Welder workmanship training and testing
- Consumable control procedures and welder qualification maintenance
- QMS development and outside agency audit support
Inspection and NDT capability
Inspection scope and NDT support are presented as part of AFBS's compliance-focused service model.
- Inspection capabilities including VT, PT, and MT
- On-staff NDT Level III support
- NDT program development, technician qualification tracking, and OJT documentation
- Level II exams, certification testing, and additional NDT procedure development
Procedure development and audit readiness
The 2026 team material also identifies procedural support for regulated welding programs and outside audit preparation.
- NAVSEA workmanship and surveillance inspection procedure support
- Process Control Plan (PCP) development
- Weld Procedure Specification (WPS) development
- Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) witnessing
- Outside agency audit preparation and on-site support
Contract experience
AFBS-labeled contract and IDIQ experience
The AFBS-specific portion of the 2026 team material points to named contract vehicles and repeat government support arrangements that strengthen the contractor story.
- Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance (AWSM) Program Zones 1, 2, and 3
- NOAA regions 1, 2, and 3 support
- MSC GSR support
- MARMC Lightweight Modular Berth (LWMB) HAB
- MARMC Small Boat Lots 1 and 2
- USCG insulation IDIQ
Scope review
For packaged work, operations can align the right trade set before the job starts.
Use the contact route to coordinate requirements, timing, and any supporting documentation.
Contact operations
Operations-led contact details for general communication, scheduling, and customer coordination.