Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA - Boxes and Packaging PSC 8115, 8135
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0028
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (Maryland) wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs, standing agreements that let the buyer place small orders quickly) with small businesses that supply boxes, cartons, crates and packaging materials. Orders under a BPA will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and vendors compete for each order. An amendment says Indian Head is pausing the rolling admissions process for new BPA vendors.
Watch out for
- New vendor intake is paused. The amendment says the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors is paused, so a new submission may not be reviewed now.
At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors.
- No guaranteed orders. A Master BPA only qualifies you to bid on future requirements, and you still compete for each call.
Offerors will compete at the call level.
- Small orders only. Calls stay under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, so individual orders are small.
BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Confusing deadlines in the notice text. The notice carries old and updated submission dates, and the SAM.gov deadline field differs from both, so confirm the current dates with the agency.
The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on a 6-month rotation through June 2029.
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Full brief
What they want
- Supply boxes, cartons and crates (PSC 8115)
- Supply packaging and packing bulk materials (PSC 8135)
- Submit a cover sheet, a capabilities document and a price list if applicable
- Provide at least three past performance references
- Compete for individual BPA calls once you hold a Master BPA
- Contract type
- Blanket Purchase Agreement (Master BPA); calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- Period of performance
- Master BPAs issued on a 6-month rotation through June 2029
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, USA
- How they'll choose
- BPAs are awarded on positive past performance
- Offers due
- For a June award, by 30 April; for a December award, by 31 October (SAM.gov response deadline field shows 2028-11-11T00:00:00-05:00)
- How to submit
- Email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil (the amendment says future inquiries go to IHD_BPA@us.navy.mil)
What they'll judge offers on
- Customer Satisfaction
- Timeliness
- Technical Success
- Program Management
- Quality
What to include when you submit
- Include a cover sheet with the official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact name, phone number and email
- Include documentation addressing your capabilities and expertise
- Complete and return a price list, if applicable
- Provide a minimum of three Past Performance references using the attached sheet
- If you hold a GSA contract, note the contract number in your response
You must have
- Small business set-aside
This is a small business set-aside.
- Active SAM.gov registration
An active account in System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov)
- Active PIEE account for invoices and receiving reports, or willingness to be paid by credit card
An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE formerly WAWF)
- At least three past performance references with business name, address, contract or order number, award amount, point of contact, phone and item description
Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached).
Not in the notice text
- Whether and when the rolling admissions process will reopen
- The Past Performance Reference sheet is an attachment and is not in the text
- Estimated BPA values and expected order volumes are not stated
- Which email address to use now, since the amendment points to a shared inbox
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 11, 2028, 5:00 AM UTC
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- N0017424SN0028
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 321920
- Product/service code
- 8115
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, 20640
- Contracting contact
- Rebecca Collinsrebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil
- Versions
- 5 (amended since first posted)
Full notice text from SAM.gov
Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland, is interested in establishing Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with companies that provide standard commercial supplies and services at competitive prices in Classification: PSC/FSC Code 8115, NAICS 321920, BOXES, CARTONS, AND CRATES PSC/FSC Code 8135, NAICS 321920, PACKAGING & PACKING BULK MATERIALS BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and Offerors will compete at the call level. Interested companies must (have/include): Cover sheet with the official company name, cage code, and point of contact including name, phone number, and email address. Documentation addressing the capabilities and expertise. Complete and return a price list, if applicable. BPA's will be awarded on the basis of positive Past Performance. Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached). The Past Performance references shall include name of the business/organization, address, and contract /order number, and award amount, point of contact, telephone number and description of the item. The Past Performance will be evaluated based upon Customer Satisfaction, Timeliness, Technical Success, Program Management, and Quality. The government reserves the right to use additional references if available. An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE formerly WAWF) at https://pieef.eb.mil to enter invoices and receiving reports, or credit card as a method of payment. An active account in System for Award Management (SAM https://www.sam.gov) Important Notes: *This is a small business set-aside. If you possess a GSA contract, please note your GSA contract number in your response. *Vendors who are found to have technical and past performance merit will be issued a Master BPA to be able to bid on future requirements. *Price lists and catalog prices can be provided as they may help with direct award under the $10k threshold. UPATED 9/30/2024 The Government is updating the required submission deadlines and changing the award dates. The following is the new guidelines: The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on a 6-month rotation through June 2029. To be considered for a June award, Interested Vendors should provide documentation and references to my email, rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil, no later than 30 April. For a December award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 October. PREVIOUS DATES *The Government intends to issue Master BPAs on 6 month rotation through February 2029. To be considered for a February award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 December. For an August award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 30 June. *The Government reserves the right to consider past performance information available from other sources, including, but not limited to, information in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS https://www.ppirs.gov), and the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS). The Points of Contact for this request are: Rebecca Collins- rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil Brandi Sorzano – brandi.l.sorzano.civ@us.navy.mil TPOC/TAS – (Normary Camacho Cardoza – normary.camachocardo@navy.mil **Attachments** All announcements should include 3 Past Performance Reference. (Sheet attached). ***AMENDMENT 0001*** At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors. If your company submitted a package for evaluation, when the rolling admissions process is reopened, your company will be afforded an opportunity to submit a new package or resend your prior package for consideration. Our IHD team is exploring opportunities to automate the BPA interest and evaluation process. We look forward to sharing the new process enhancements with you in the future. Please do not contact the individuals listed below regarding the BPA status or process at this time. Our IHD_BPA@us.navy.mil inbox will be used for all future inquiries.
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