IT and Telecom
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 IT and Telecom services and supplies. These BPAs will support various programs related to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), Common Support Equipment (CSE), and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE). This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested vendors can submit their qualifications on a rolling basis, with initial submissions requested by March 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
NAWCAD Lakehurst is seeking to establish multiple BPAs to facilitate the expeditious procurement of IT and Telecom requirements. These BPAs will be utilized through the Lakehurst BPA Tool, allowing BPA holders within the commodity to compete for individual requirements. The scope includes providing supplies and services as needed to support Naval operations, with individual calls issued on a firm fixed-price basis.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). BPAs are not contracts but streamlined acquisition methods.
- Duration: Vendors will be added on a rolling basis throughout the lifetime of the BPA commodity program. The master BPA has a dollar limit of $4,999,999.00 for five years.
- Value: Individual BPA calls shall not exceed the purchaser's warrant authority, with a maximum of $250,000 per call. Individual call orders will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold or $7.5M under FAR 13.500. There is no minimum or maximum Government obligation for the BPA itself.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Response Due: March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM (EST).
- Published: September 22, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Prospective vendors must submit their Cage Code, Unique Entity Identifier (UEID), and a capabilities statement (including primary business practice/trade and whether manufacturer/supplier). A copy of a current, approved DD Form 2345 is highly recommended for requirements involving export-controlled drawings. Submissions should be emailed to karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing N6833525Q0321 in the subject line.
Responsibility determinations will precede BPA issuance per FAR Part 9.104, with the non-manufacturer rule (FAR Part 19.505(c)) applying to non-manufacturers. Individual calls will be awarded to the lowest priced offer that conforms to the Request for Quote (RFQ).
Additional Notes
Payment will be made via Government Credit cards or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Delivery will normally be FOB Destination to Lakehurst, NJ. Vendors should note that a new process for managing BPAs involves email notifications from NAVAIR_Acquisition@us.navy.mil with Excel attachments for solicitations. BPAs may be cancelled for inactivity or poor performance.