Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
BPA - LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES PSC 6640
Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy · Sol. N0017424SN0025
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Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (Maryland) wants to set up Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs, standing agreements for repeat orders) with small businesses that sell laboratory equipment and supplies (PSC 6640). Orders under the BPA stay under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and vendors compete on each order. Amendment 0001 says the rolling admission of new BPA vendors is paused.
Watch out for
- New BPA admissions are paused. Amendment 0001 says the rolling admission process for additional BPA vendors is paused, so a new package may not be reviewed until it reopens.
At this time, IHD is pausing the rolling admissions process for additional BPA vendors.
- Past performance needed to get in. Awards rest on positive past performance with three references, which is harder for a new company.
BPA's will be awarded on the basis of positive Past Performance.
- Compete again on every order. Holding a Master BPA does not guarantee work; vendors compete for each call.
Offerors will compete at the call level.
- Conflicting dates in the notice. The SAM deadline field, original dates and updated dates all differ, so confirm the current process with the Navy before sending a package.
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Full brief
What they want
- Standard commercial laboratory equipment and supplies (PSC 6640, NAICS 334516)
- Cover sheet with company name, CAGE code and point of contact
- Documentation of capabilities and expertise
- Price list, if applicable
- At least three Past Performance References
- Active PIEE account for invoices, or credit card payment, and an active SAM registration
- Contract type
- Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA); calls under 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 for each call
- Offers due
- 30 April for a June award, 31 October for a December award (per the update); SAM response deadline field shows 2028-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
- How to submit
- Email to rebecca.m.collins17.civ@us.navy.mil; after Amendment 0001, IHD_BPA@us.navy.mil is to be used for inquiries
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 point of contact with name, phone and email
- Provide at least three Past Performance References on the attached sheet: business name, address, contract or order number, award amount, point of contact, phone and item description
- Note your GSA contract number if you have one
- Price lists and catalog prices may help with direct award under the $10k threshold
You must have
- Small business (total set-aside)
This is a small business set-aside.
- Active SAM 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)
- Minimum of 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
- Estimated value or volume of calls
- Which specific laboratory items are wanted
- Contents of the Past Performance Reference sheet attachment
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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
- N0017424SN0025
- Agency
- Dept of Defense · Dept of the Navy
- Office
- NSWC Indian Head Division
- Set-aside
- Small Business Set Aside - Total
- NAICS
- 334516
- Product/service code
- 6640
- Business type
- Electrical & electronic components
- 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 6640, NAICS 334516, LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 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 – (Lynn Tarburton) – lynn.m.tarburton.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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