BPA - Fire fighting Equipment PSC 4210
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from DEPT OF THE NAVY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Nov 11, 2028. Industry: NAICS 922160 • PSC 4210.
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- Solicitation
- N0017424SN0017
- Performance
- Indian Head, Maryland • 20640 United States
- Response
- Nov 11, 2028, 05:00 AM UTC
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Description
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).
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The DEPT OF THE NAVY is seeking to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for fire fighting equipment through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses under PSC 4210, with submissions due by April 30 for June awards and October 31 for December awards through 2029. Vendors are expected to provide past performance references and documentation to demonstrate expertise.
The buyer aims to create BPAs for fire fighting equipment to streamline procurement and ensure access to reliable suppliers with a proven track record in customer satisfaction and technical success.
- Small businesses with experience in providing fire fighting equipment
- Companies with a valid GSA contract
- Vendors that can demonstrate strong past performance
- Establish BPAs with qualified vendors
- Evaluate past performance references
- Develop price lists for standard commercial supplies
- Facilitate BPA calls not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold
- Implement a 6-month award rotation cycle
- Cover sheet with company name, cage code, and contact information
- Documentation addressing capabilities and expertise
- Three past performance references with detailed contact information
- Price list for offered products/services
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- Must have an active account in SAM
- Must have an active account in PIEE for invoice submissions
- Adherence to the simplified acquisition threshold for calls
- Provide competitive pricing within the scope of standard commercial supplies
- Utilize past performance to justify price ranges in proposals
- Consider direct awards under the $10k threshold
- Partner with subcontractors offering complementary services or expertise in fire fighting equipment
- Leverage existing GSA contracts for enhanced credibility
- Risk of non-compliance with past performance requirements
- Potential difficulties in meeting submission deadlines
- Changes in procurement processes or requirements as reflected in updates
- Can we clarify the specific types of fire fighting equipment prioritized in BPAs?
- What metrics will be utilized to evaluate past performance?
- Are there specific qualifications needed for the past performance references?
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- Specific details on types of fire fighting equipment sought
- Exact performance metrics for past performance evaluation
- Clarification on the evaluation process for price submissions
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