WGQ Technical Benches
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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, on behalf of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for WGQ Technical Benches for the Calibration Lab at the Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Mid Atlantic Detachment McGuire (FRCR). This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement and installation of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technical benches. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the procurement and complete installation of various COTS technical benches, including those with ESD Safe Countertops, Adjustable Riser Shelves, Task Lighting, and Power Strips. Specific configurations, as detailed in the revised Statement of Work (Attachment 1, Rev 0001), include:
- 8 benches (72" Wide) with 3-drawer and 4-drawer base units.
- 2 benches (72" Wide) with 3-drawer and 1-drawer/1-cabinet combination base units.
- 3 benches (90" Wide) with 3-drawer and 4-drawer base units.
- 1 corner bench (90" Wide x 30" Depth and 60" Wide x 30" Depth) with 3-drawer and 4-drawer base units. All metal casework must be commercially available Blue. The scope also includes freight, shipping, and a minimum one-year commercial warranty from the date of shipment, with a warranty sticker affixed to each unit. Installation is required at the Fleet Readiness Center Reserve, 3770 Wonnacott Ave, JBMDL, NJ, 08641.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price Contract.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS: 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (Size Standard: 500 employees).
- PSC: 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies.
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after contract award.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 16, 2026.
- Site Visit: A discretionary site visit was held on March 25, 2026.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the lowest price responsible Offeror deemed eligible, based on the following criteria:
- Award Eligibility: Verification of total small business set-aside compliance.
- Technical Description: Evaluation of the proposed items' compliance with solicitation requirements, including conformity to the CLIN structure (Attachment 3, Rev 0001).
- Price: Assessment for reasonableness, with award to the lowest price responsible Offeror. Pricing must be provided for all CLINs.
- Past Performance: Evaluation of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ratings. Acceptable ratings are Dark Blue, Purple, Green, or Yellow. Red is Unacceptable, and no rating is Neutral. The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms.
Submission Requirements & Clarifications
Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes: Volume I (Technical), containing no price information, and Volume II (Price), including a completed Attachment 3 (CLIN structure Excel file) with total prices. Submissions are due to Mr. Juan Carlos Belmonte (juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. Terrence Shearer (terrence.d.shearer.civ@us.navy.mil).
Recent updates include an extension of the solicitation until May 8, 2026. Attachment 5 (April 16, 2026) provides detailed installation logistics, including address (3370 Wonnacott Ave, McGuire AFB, NJ 08641, RM 112), security requirements, access hours, and site conditions. Attachment 4 (March 17, 2026) clarified that installation is part of the requirement, delivery is desired "as soon as possible," and confirmed the Bill of Materials (BOM) quantity of 10 benches is correct, with only ESD counter tops required. The Statement of Work (Attachment 1, Rev 0001) and CLIN Structure (Attachment 3, Rev 0001) were revised on April 1, 2026, detailing the updated bench configurations.