Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) General & Precision Machining/Fabrication 80LARC26R0004
Overview
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Set Aside
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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
NASA Langley Research Center (LARC) is soliciting offers for a multiple award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for General and Precision Machining/Fabrication services under solicitation number 80LARC26R0004. This 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, located in Hampton, VA, aims to secure services for five years to meet critical research project requirements. Offers are due by July 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.
Purpose & Scope
The purpose of this combined synopsis/solicitation is to establish a BPA to provide various required fabrication and machining services to NASA LARC. Individual call orders will be issued throughout the five-year term of the BPA. The contractor will be expected to provide services with short response times to support critical research projects.
Key Requirements
Contractors must provide general and precision machining/fabrication services. Timely delivery is mandatory for both critical and non-critical items, with failures potentially leading to monetary consideration or exclusion from future work. Specific welding requirements reference NASA LPR 5300.1, NASA-STD-8739.3, and LMS-CP-5698. A Quality Management System certified to AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards is required at contract award and throughout the term, including robust quality control, inspection, handling, storage, records, and audit procedures. Special marking and labeling are required for spaceflight items.
Contract Details
- Type: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Duration: 5 years from award date
- Individual Call Order Limit: Up to $5,000,000
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 332999 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR): Applies; contractors must provide end products from small business manufacturers.
- Payment: NASA's NSSC or Government P-Card.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: July 6, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Questions Due: June 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Submission Method: Email to sha.e.tucker@nasa.gov. The solicitation number MUST be included in the subject line.
- Evaluation: Best Value determination, considering:
- Ability to quickly supply (in stock vs. acquiring)
- Ability to supply high-demand supplies (tier 1 vs. tier 2)
- Ability to supply majority of requested supplies in four categories
- Ability to accept credit card payments
- Past performance (demonstrated recent experience, on-time delivery)
- Required Submittals: Completed Attachment 1 (Vendor Capabilities Declaration), AS9100/ISO 9001 certification status, statement of core capabilities, Quality Manual, applicable certifications, past performance (at least three references), signed SF 1449, Offeror Representations and Certifications, and a statement of ability to accept credit cards.
Contacts
For contractual and technical questions, contact Mr. Sha Tucker (sha.e.tucker@nasa.gov) and Ms. Tameka Woodley (tameka.woodley@nasa.gov).