Radar 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 seeking Small Businesses to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for Radar Equipment (PSC 5840). This combined synopsis/solicitation is an invitation to become a qualified vendor for future firm fixed-price call orders, supporting Naval operations. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis until March 11, 2026.
Opportunity Details
NAWCAD Lakehurst aims to streamline the procurement of Radar Equipment for its Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE), Common Support Equipment (CSE), and Peculiar Support Equipment (PSE) programs. This initiative will establish multiple BPAs with qualified small businesses, allowing for expedited acquisition of supplies on an as-needed basis. This is not a formal Request for Proposal but an invitation to join a vendor list for future competitive solicitations.
Contract & Set-Aside
- Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- BPA Master Limit: $4,999,999.00 over five years.
- Individual Call Limit: Not to exceed $250,000.
- Individual Call Order Value: Not to exceed Simplified Acquisition Threshold or $7.5M (per FAR 13.500).
- Payment: Government Credit Cards or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Place of Performance/Delivery: Joint Base MDL, NJ (FOB Destination).
Submission Requirements for BPA Consideration
Interested small businesses must submit:
- Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID) (requiring SAM registration).
- A capabilities statement detailing primary business practice/trade and whether the company is a manufacturer or supplier/distributor.
- A copy of a current, approved DD Form 2345 for access to export-controlled drawings.
- The Non-manufacturer rule (FAR 19.505(c)) applies; non-manufacturers must not exceed 500 employees.
Future Solicitation Process (for BPA Holders)
- Notifications: Solicitations (RFQs) will be sent via email from NAVAIR_Acquisition@us.navy.mil.
- Response Time: Vendors will typically have one business day to respond to RFQs.
- Bidding Format: Responses will require populating specific fields (Seller Description, Delivery Days, Unit Price) in an attached Excel file.
- Evaluation: Awards will generally be made to the lowest priced, technically acceptable, exact match offer.
- BPA Management: BPAs may be cancelled for inactivity or poor performance.
Deadlines & Contact
- Submission Deadline for BPA: March 11, 2026, 1:00 PM (EST). Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
- Email Submissions to: karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil (include N6833525Q0321 in subject).
- Primary Contact: Karin Quagliato (karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil).