How to bid on Fastener and Hardware BPAs with the Dept of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland, wants to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with small businesses. These BPAs are for various standard commercial supplies, including bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, washers, studs, pins, packing materials, O-rings, metal screening, hardware, abrasive materials, knobs, springs, bushings, rings, shims, and spacers.

Securing a BPA means your company can receive orders from the Navy for these items as needed. Individual orders placed under these BPAs will not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. This is a good opportunity for small businesses to become a regular supplier to a Navy facility.

Key dates and submission deadlines

This opportunity was published on January 7, 2026. The government intends to issue Master BPAs on a six-month rotation through June 2029. To be considered for a June award, you must submit your documentation and references by April 30th. For a December award, submissions are due by October 31st. The overall deadline for this solicitation is November 11, 2028, at 12:00 AM ET.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a small business set-aside opportunity. It is suitable for manufacturers and suppliers of fasteners, hardware, and related materials. Companies with experience in PSC/FSC Codes such as 5305 (Screws), 5306 (Bolts), 5310 (Nuts and Washers), 5320 (Rivets), 5340 (Hardware), and 5365 (Bushings, Rings, Shims and Spacers), and NAICS code 332722 (Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing) are particularly well-suited.

If your company holds a GSA contract for these types of supplies, you should note your GSA contract number in your response.

How to respond

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Your submission must include a cover sheet with your official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact (name, phone, email). You also need to provide documentation detailing your company's capabilities and expertise. If applicable, include a complete price list. Most importantly, you must provide a minimum of three past performance references. These references should include the business/organization name, address, contract/order number, award amount, point of contact, telephone number, and a description of the items provided. Email your documentation and references to [email protected] by the relevant deadline (April 30th for a June award, or October 31st for a December award).

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your past performance references clearly demonstrate customer satisfaction, timeliness, technical success, program management, and quality. The government will evaluate these factors, and they may also use information from other sources like CPARS or PPIRS.

Make sure your company has an active account in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE, formerly WAWF) for invoicing and receiving reports. Having a price list or catalog prices can be beneficial, especially for direct awards under the $10,000 threshold. Clearly state your GSA contract number if you have one.