Air-Conditioning
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst is establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Air-Conditioning related maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services and supplies. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside aimed at creating a pool of qualified vendors for future requirements. Interested businesses are invited to submit their qualifications on a rolling basis, with an initial submission deadline of March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM (EST).
Purpose & Scope
NAWCAD Lakehurst seeks to establish multiple BPAs under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) to support operational needs for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), Common Support Equipment (CSE), and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE). The BPAs will facilitate expeditious procurement of air-conditioning related items and services. Individual requirements will be competed among BPA holders using the Lakehurst BPA Tool.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) – not a contract, but a streamlined method for acquiring supplies and services on an as-needed basis.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- BPA Master Limit: $4,999,999.00 over five years.
- Individual Call Limit: Shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250,000.00) or the authority under FAR 13.500 (up to $7.5M for commercial products/services).
- Payment: Government Credit Cards or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Delivery: Normally FOB Destination to Lakehurst, NJ.
- No Minimum/Maximum Obligation: The Government has no minimum or maximum obligation under the BPA.
- Non-manufacturer Rule: Applies; non-manufacturers must not exceed 500 employees.
Submission Requirements & Process
Prospective vendors must submit:
- Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) for SAM verification.
- A Capabilities Statement detailing primary business practice/trade (manufacturer or supplier/distributor).
- A copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 (for export-controlled drawings). Vendors can be issued a BPA without it, but may not be eligible to receive drawings.
Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, with an initial deadline of March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM (EST). Once a BPA is issued, no further submissions are needed for subsequent postings. Submissions should be emailed to karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing N6833525Q0321 in the subject line.
Bidding & Evaluation for Individual Calls
- Solicitation Notification: Vendors will receive email notifications from NAVAIR_Acquisition@us.navy.mil with Excel attachments containing solicitation details.
- Bid Submission: Bids are submitted by completing the Line Item Input tab in the provided Excel file and replying to the original email.
- Response Time: Vendors typically have one business day to submit offers for individual RFQs.
- Evaluation: Award for individual calls will generally be made to the lowest priced offer received, provided it is technically acceptable and an exact match. Responsibility determinations will precede BPA issuance.
- Performance: BPAs may be cancelled or not renewed if the company is not actively participating or has poor performance.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Karin Quagliato at karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing Synopsis Number N6833525Q0321.