L.S Starrett Gage Block Sets and Indicator Testers
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 soliciting quotes for L.S. Starrett Gage Block Sets and Indicator Testers under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This is a brand-name, limited competition procurement for calibration standards. Quotes are due by April 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NAWCAD Lakehurst requires specific L.S. Starrett Gage Block Sets and Indicator Testers, including quantities for various part numbers (e.g., QTY 3 P/N AG16R, QTY 2 P/N 716, QTY 7 P/N RC88AA, QTY 7 P/N AC11A, QTY 7 P/N SS28A1, QTY 18 P/N SS88A1X, QTY 13 P/N SS8A1X). These commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) items are calibration standards for CAT 2 support equipment (e.g., feeler gages, calipers). A minimum one-year commercial warranty from the date of shipment is required, with a sticker affixed to the unit enclosure. Delivery is to NAVAIR Calibration Standards in Beaufort, SC, no later than 180 days after contract award.
Contract & Timeline
- Solicitation Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N68335-26-R-0481)
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332216 (Saw Blade and Hand tool Manufacturing)
- PSC: 5210 (Measuring Tools, Craftsmen's)
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: April 16, 2026
- FOB Point: Origin
Evaluation
Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsible offeror deemed eligible. Eligibility requires:
- Authorized Distributor Status: Offerors must provide written documentation from the OEM (L.S. Starrett) confirming their or their subcontractor's authorization to distribute the required equipment. If a subcontractor is authorized, the prime must guarantee the same benefits to the Government.
- Exact Part Number Match: Offerors must provide an exact match for all listed part numbers.
- Price: Proposed prices will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.
- Past Performance: Evaluation of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ratings (Dark Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow are acceptable; Red is unacceptable; No rating is neutral). The Government intends to award without discussions.
Submission Instructions
Electronic quotes must be submitted via email to both Justin Panecki (justin.p.panecki2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Terrence Shearer (terrence.d.shearer.civ@us.navy.mil). Proposals sent via mail, hand-carried, proprietary FTP, or DoD SAFE will not be evaluated. Files must be clearly marked with the solicitation and volume number, virus-free, and compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Narrative portions must be in searchable PDF format. Offerors must certify quotes are valid for 90 days and acknowledge specific DFARS clauses related to Huawei semiconductor products.