NAWCAD WOLF - BPA Solicitation for Metals Commodity
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) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) is soliciting interest from Small Businesses to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Metals Commodity requirements. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation to streamline procurement for Naval operations. Vendors will be added on a rolling basis, with initial submissions invited within 90 days of posting.
Scope of Work
NAWCAD WOLF supports various Naval programs including Information Systems, Unmanned Systems, Cyber Security/Warfare, Combat Systems, and C4I. This opportunity seeks to establish BPAs for the Metals commodity (PSC 9545) to facilitate expeditious procurement of supplies. Individual call orders will be firm fixed-price and shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, up to $9M. The typical period of performance for individual calls is 48 hours unless otherwise specified. Delivery will normally be FOB Destination to St. Inigoes, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) under Simplified Acquisitions Procedures (FAR Part 12). A BPA is not a contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The Nonmanufacturer rule applies; nonmanufacturers must not exceed 500 employees.
- Payment: Government Credit cards or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Response Due: Within 90 days of posting (approx. August 26, 2026, 04:00 pm EST). Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Published: May 27, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested parties must submit their Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) for SAM verification, along with a capabilities statement. The capabilities statement should detail the company's primary business practice/trade, whether it is a manufacturer or a supplier/distributor, and the specific commodities for which inclusion is requested. Responsibility determinations will be conducted per FAR Part 9.104. Vendors should also provide a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 for export control purposes, as many requirements utilize drawings subject to these laws. Submissions should be emailed to colleen.g.coombs.civ@us.navy.mil with "N0042126Q1179" in the subject line.
Additional Notes
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation; a formal Request for Proposal will not be issued. The Government does not intend to pay for information provided and is not obligated to notify respondents of results. NAWCAD WOLF intends to re-synopsize periodically to add new vendors. Companies must actively participate by submitting bids to maintain their BPA. There is no minimum or maximum Government obligation.