Optical Equipment
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 issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Optical Equipment. These BPAs will support various Naval operations programs, including 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 will be added to a calling list on a rolling basis, with initial submissions due by March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST.
Opportunity Overview
NAWCAD Lakehurst aims to establish multiple BPAs under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) to streamline the procurement of optical equipment. A BPA is a flexible method for acquiring supplies as needed and is not a contract itself. The government intends to award BPAs to qualified small businesses. Individual requirements will be competed among BPA holders using the Lakehurst BPA Tool, with solicitations communicated via email.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- BPA Master Limit: Up to $4,999,999.00 over five years per BPA.
- Individual Call Limit: Not to exceed $250,000.00. Individual calls shall not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold or the FAR 13.500 authority up to $7.5M.
- 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.
- Period: Vendors are added on a rolling basis; BPAs may be cancelled for inactivity or poor performance.
Submission Requirements
Prospective vendors must submit:
- Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) for SAM verification.
- A capabilities statement detailing primary business practice/trade (manufacturer or supplier/distributor).
- A copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 if utilizing export-controlled drawings. Vendors without this form may still receive a BPA but may not be eligible for drawings. Submissions are due by March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM EST, via email to karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line must include "N6833525Q0321".
Evaluation & Award
Responsibility determinations will be conducted per FAR Part 9.104. The Non-manufacturer rule (FAR Part 19.505(c)) applies, requiring non-manufacturers to have no more than 500 employees. Individual calls will be awarded to the lowest priced offer, typically with a one-business-day response window.
Important Notes
NAWCAD Lakehurst will periodically re-synopsize to solicit additional submissions and add new vendors. Once a company has a BPA, no further submissions are needed for subsequent postings. Vendors should review the provided "BPA VendorTraining Slides.pdf" for details on the new solicitation process, which involves email notifications and Excel attachments for bidding.