Stabilized Optics Table
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, NJ intends to conduct a limited competition for the procurement of 13 Stabilized Optics Tables, P/N: 3429AS0600-2. This Presolicitation is a notice of intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract to specific approved critical application item (CAI) sources. While not a request for competitive proposals, the Government will consider responses from other interested parties.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the procurement of 13 Stabilized Optics Tables, specifically P/N: 3429AS0600-2, in support of the Prototype, Manufacturing, and Test Division (PMTD). These items are designated as critical application items (CAI).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: None (Limited Competition)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, by 08:00 AM ET (within 15 days of publication)
- Published: May 21, 2026
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) - Only one responsible source or a limited number of responsible sources.
- PSC Code: 1710 – Aircraft Landing Equipment
- NAICS Code: 332710 – Machine Shops
Identified Sources
The identified approved critical application item (CAI) sources are:
- Central Metal Fabricators Inc. (Cage: 1NZUE)
- V.E.P. Manufacturing Inc. (Cage: 5C905)
- NAWCADLKE (Cage: 80020)
Response & Consideration
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication. A determination not to open the requirement to competition based on responses will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) is mandatory for consideration.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Eric Daly
- Email: eric.m.daly6.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 240-572-9995