Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA - Clothing, Special Purpose PSC 8415
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0029
Due in 767 daysSmall business
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Maryland wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs, pre-approved agreements for future orders) with companies selling special purpose clothing (PSC 8415). Calls stay under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and vendors compete at the call level. This is a small business set-aside, and an amendment says the rolling admissions process is currently paused.
Watch out for
- Admissions currently paused. Indian Head is not taking new BPA vendors for now, so a package may not be reviewed until the process reopens.
At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors.
- Past performance required. Awards are based on past performance, which makes it harder for newer businesses without references.
BPA's will be awarded on the basis of positive Past Performance.
- Master BPA is not a guaranteed order. A Master BPA only lets you bid on future calls, which are competed individually.
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.
- Confusing dates. The notice lists old and updated deadline schedules, and the SAM deadline field differs from the dates in the text.
UPATED 9/30/2024 The Government is updating the required submission deadlines and changing the award dates.
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Full brief
What they want
- Supply special purpose clothing (PSC 8415, NAICS 315990) as standard commercial supplies and services
- Send a cover sheet, a capabilities document and a price list if applicable
- Provide at least three past performance references
- Accept PIEE invoicing or credit card payment
- Contract type
- Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (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 awarded on positive past performance; vendors with technical and past performance merit get a Master BPA, then compete at the call level
- Offers due
- Updated schedule: June award, documents by 30 April; December award, documents by 31 October (SAM response deadline 2028-11-11T00:00:00-05:00). Rolling admissions are currently paused by Amendment 0001.
- How to submit
- Email documentation and references to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil; Amendment 0001 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 capabilities and expertise
- Complete and return a price list, if applicable
- Provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (sheet attached) with business name, address, contract/order number, award amount, point of contact, phone number and item description
- Note your GSA contract number if you have one
You must have
- Small business set-aside
This is a small business set-aside.
- Active SAM account
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)
- At least three past performance references
Interested vendors should provide a minimum of three Past Performance References (attached).
Not in the notice text
- Which specific clothing items or quantities will be ordered
- When rolling admissions will reopen
- Estimated value of orders
- Contents of the attached past performance reference sheet
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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
- N0017424SN0029
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 315990
- Product/service code
- 8415
- Business type
- Clothing & textiles
- 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 8415, NAICS 315990, CLOTHING, SPECIAL PURPOSE 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 to 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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