Welding and Soldering Supplies
ID: N6833525Q0321-15Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (333998)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS WELDING, SOLDERING, AND BRAZING SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES (3439)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking qualified small businesses to provide welding and soldering supplies through a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This procurement aims to support various programs related to Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment, Common Support Equipment, and Peculiar Support Equipment, which are critical for naval operations. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities statements, including their Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEID), by March 11, 2026, to be considered for the BPA, which has a master dollar limit of $4,999,999 over five years. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Karin Quagliato at karin.a.quagliato.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 240-587-2339.

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    The Naval Air Warfare Center – Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) has introduced a new tool for managing acquisitions via Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs), effective September 30, 2023. This tool replaces the Unison platform for new solicitations and aims to ensure consistent vendor communication, fair evaluation of responses, and audit readiness. The NAWCAD tool does not support reverse auctions; vendors must submit their best offer. Vendors will receive new solicitation details via email from NAVAIR_Acquisition@us.navy.mil. These emails will include a Buy Number, an Assigned Vendor Specific Number, and an Excel attachment with multiple tabs: General Information, Bidding Requirements, Buy Terms, and Line Item Input. To bid, vendors must complete the green-headed cells in the Line Item Input tab of the Excel file, save it, and reply to the original email with the attached file. Questions can also be submitted by replying to the original email. Award notifications will be sent directly by the buyer to the lowest technically acceptable bidder.
    This government file outlines the terms and conditions for a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD Lakehurst). The BPA has a master dollar limit of $4,999,999.00 over five years, with individual calls not exceeding $250,000. Key provisions include ordering procedures via Request for Quote (RFQ) on a procurement site, with awards generally going to the lowest-priced offer. Payment methods include Purchase Card (P-Card) or written call orders with Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) information, requiring detailed invoices and signed DD250 forms for P-Card payments. The agreement emphasizes adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, particularly those concerning telecommunications equipment restrictions, safeguarding contractor information systems, and various socio-economic programs. Vendors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid CAGE Code. Additionally, specific requirements for handling export-controlled drawings, delivery terms (F.O.B. Destination), and packaging/marking are detailed. The document also incorporates numerous FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses by reference and full text, covering areas like payment, disputes, government property, and ethical conduct.
    This document is a comprehensive list of commodities and services, categorized by NAICS and PSC codes, relevant to government procurement. It covers a broad spectrum of items, including various containers, gases, printer supplies, nonmetallic fabricated materials, piping, metals, hand tools, commercial hardware, and specialized machining, heat treating, coatings, and engraving services. Additionally, it lists optical, photography, video, and radar equipment, along with testing, measuring instruments, and maintenance/repair services for specialized equipment and machinery. The document also includes fiber optics, electrical components, aircraft landing equipment, IT and telecom services, business application software, and miscellaneous aircraft accessories. This compilation is essential for federal, state, and local government RFPs and grants, serving as a reference for vendors and agencies involved in government contracting.
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