Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA HAND TOOLS
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0019
Due in 766 daysSmall business
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Maryland wants to set up Master Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses that sell hand tools (edged, non-edged and power driven). Individual orders (calls) will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and vendors compete at the call level. Master BPAs are planned on a 6 month rotation through February 2029.
Watch out for
- Past performance required. Awards rest on positive past performance and at least three references, which is hard for a newer business.
Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached).
- Dates are inconsistent. The SAM.gov deadline field shows 2028-11-11 while the text gives 31 December and 30 June email deadlines, so confirm timing with the contracting office.
- No guaranteed orders. A Master BPA only lets you bid on future requirements; you still compete for each call.
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.
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Full brief
What they want
- Supply standard commercial hand tools: edged nonpowered (PSC 5110), nonedged nonpowered (PSC 5120) and power driven (PSC 5130)
- Submit a cover sheet with company name, CAGE code and point of contact
- Submit documentation of capabilities and expertise
- Return a price list, if applicable
- Provide at least three Past Performance references
- Contract type
- Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA); calls compete among BPA holders
- Period of performance
- Master BPAs issued on a 6 month rotation through February 2029
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, USA
- How they'll choose
- BPAs awarded on the basis of positive past performance
- Offers due
- For a February award: no later than 31 December. For an August award: no later than 30 June. (SAM.gov response deadline field shows 2028-11-11.)
- How to submit
- Email to Barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil
What they'll judge offers on
- Past Performance: Customer Satisfaction, Timeliness, Technical Success, Program Management, and Quality
What to include when you submit
- Cover sheet with official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact name, phone and email
- Documentation addressing capabilities and expertise
- Complete and return a price list, if applicable
- At least three Past Performance references (sheet attached) with business name, address, contract/order number, award amount, point of contact, phone and item description
- If you hold a GSA contract, note the contract number in your response
You must have
- Small business set-aside (total)
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 credit card as payment method
An active account in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE formerly WAWF)
Not in the notice text
- Estimated total value or order volume
- Past Performance reference sheet is an attachment and not in the notice text
- Exact year of the February and August award dates for submission
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Key facts
- Response due
- Nov 11, 2028, 5:00 AM UTC
- Posted
- Nov 21, 2023
- Notice type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Solicitation
- N0017424SN0019
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 332216
- Product/service code
- 5110
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment
- Place of performance
- Indian Head, MD, 20640
- Contracting contact
- Barbara Grinderbarbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil3017446674
- Versions
- 2 (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 5110, NAICS 332216, HAND TOOLS, EDGED, NONPOWERED PSC/FSC Code 5120, NAICS 332216, HAND TOOLS, NONEDGED, NONPOWERED PSC/FSC Code 5130, NAICS 332216, HAND TOOLS, POWER DRIVEN 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. *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 to by email to Barbara.j.grinder.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 December. For an August award, interested vendors should provide documentation and references by email to Barbara.j.grinder.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: Barbara Grinder – Barbara.j.grinder.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).
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