Coatings and Engravings
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 seeking qualified Small Businesses to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Coatings and Engravings and related maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services. This combined synopsis/solicitation aims to qualify vendors for future task orders supporting Naval operations. BPAs will be awarded on a rolling basis, with an initial response period until March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
Purpose
NAWCAD Lakehurst intends to establish multiple BPAs under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) to support its operational needs for Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), Common Support Equipment (CSE), and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE). This initiative provides a streamlined method for acquiring supplies and services on an as-needed basis from qualified sources.
Scope of Work
Vendors will provide "Coatings and Engravings" and related maintenance, repair, and rebuilding services for various equipment. Specific requirements will be detailed in individual calls/orders issued under the BPAs.
Contract Details
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under FAR Parts 12 and 13.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Master BPA Limit: $4,999,999.00 over five (5) years.
- Individual Call Limit: Not to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $250,000) or up to $7.5M for commercial products/services under FAR 13.500, as applicable.
- Pricing: All BPA calls/orders will be Firm Fixed-Price.
- Payment: Government Credit Cards or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Delivery: Normally FOB Destination to Lakehurst, NJ.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must provide:
- Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) (for SAM verification).
- Capabilities Statement detailing primary business practice/trade, and whether the company is a manufacturer or supplier/distributor.
- Copy of current, approved DD Form 2345 (required for access to export-controlled drawings).
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) is mandatory.
- The Non-manufacturer rule (FAR 19.505(c)) applies, requiring non-manufacturers to have fewer than 500 employees.
Evaluation & Award
BPAs will be issued based on a review of submitted qualifications and responsibility determinations. Individual calls/orders will be awarded to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer. BPAs may be cancelled for inactivity or poor performance.
New Solicitation Process
NAWCAD Lakehurst has implemented a new process for managing BPAs. Vendors will receive email notifications from NAVAIR_Acquisition@us.navy.mil with a Buy Number and an Excel attachment containing solicitation details (General Information, Bidding Requirements, Buy Terms, Line Item Input). Bids and questions are submitted by completing the Line Item Input tab and replying to the original email.
Response & Contact
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST. Vendors will be added on a rolling basis.
- Submission: Email documentation to karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil with "N6833525Q0321" in the subject line.
- Contact: Karin Quagliato, karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil, 2405872339.