Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA - Fire fighting Equipment PSC 4210
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0017
Due in 766 daysSmall business
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (Maryland) wants to set up Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses that sell standard commercial fire fighting equipment. Vendors compete for individual calls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. An amendment says the Navy has paused accepting new vendors for now.
Watch out for
- New vendor intake is paused. Amendment 0001 says the Navy is pausing rolling admissions of new BPA vendors, so a new package may not be accepted now.
At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors.
- Past performance is required. Awards are based on past performance, so a company with no prior contract references will have trouble qualifying.
Vendors who are found to have technical and past performance merit will be issued a Master BPA
- Small order sizes and call-level competition. A Master BPA does not guarantee orders; you still compete for each call, which stays under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
BPA Calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and Offerors will compete at the call level.
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Full brief
What they want
- Standard commercial fire fighting equipment and related services (PSC 4210)
- A cover sheet with company name, CAGE code and point of contact
- Documentation of capabilities and expertise
- A price list, if applicable
- At least three past performance references
- Contract type
- Master Blanket Purchase Agreements; individual calls compete at the call level
- Period of performance
- Master BPAs issued on a 6-month rotation through June 2029
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, USA
- Estimated value
- BPA calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold
- How they'll choose
- Awarded on the basis of past performance
- Offers due
- 30 April for a June award; 31 October for a December award (SAM deadline field shows 2028-11-11T00:00:00-05:00)
- How to submit
- Email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@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 official company name, CAGE code, and contact name, phone and email
- Include documentation of capabilities and expertise
- Return a completed price list, if applicable
- Provide at least three past performance references on the attached sheet
- Note your GSA contract number if you have one
You must have
- Small business (total small business set-aside)
This is a small business set-aside.
- Active SAM registration
An active account in System for Award Management
- Active PIEE account for invoices and receiving reports, or ability to be paid by credit card
An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment
- At least three past performance references
Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached).
Not in the notice text
- When the rolling admissions process will reopen and the new process
- Specific items and quantities of fire fighting equipment
- Dollar value of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as applied here
- Which listed submission dates still apply given the pause
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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
- N0017424SN0017
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 922160
- Product/service code
- 4210
- Business type
- Security & guard services
- 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: NAICS 922160, PSC/FSC Code 4210, Fire Fighting Equipment 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 – (Michelle Ellerbe) – michelle.r.ellerbe.civ@us.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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