Bid guide
How to bid on Laboratory Equipment and Supplies for the Dept of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland, is looking for small businesses to provide laboratory equipment and supplies. They want to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for ongoing needs, with individual orders not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.
This is an opportunity for small businesses to secure master agreements, allowing them to compete for future specific requirements for laboratory equipment and supplies. The agency intends to issue these master BPAs on a six-month rotation through June 2029.
Key dates and submission deadlines
This solicitation was published on January 07, 2026. The overall deadline for this opportunity is November 11, 2028, at 12:00 AM ET.
For vendors interested in a June award, documentation and references must be submitted by April 30. For a December award, submissions are due by October 31. These submission cycles will continue through June 2029.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a small business set-aside. It is suitable for firms that supply standard commercial laboratory equipment and supplies, falling under PSC/FSC Code 6640 and NAICS 334516.
Vendors with an active GSA contract should note their contract number in their response. Companies must also have active accounts in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and the System for Award Management (SAM).
How to respond
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Interested vendors should email their documentation and references to [email protected] by the relevant deadline (April 30 for a June award, October 31 for a December award).
Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure your submission includes a cover sheet with your official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact details (name, phone, email). Clearly address your company's capabilities and expertise in providing laboratory equipment and supplies.
Provide a complete price list or catalog prices if applicable, as these can assist with direct awards under the $10,000 threshold. Crucially, include a minimum of three past performance references. Each reference should detail the business/organization name, address, contract/order number, award amount, point of contact, telephone number, and a description of the items provided. The government will evaluate past performance based on customer satisfaction, timeliness, technical success, program management, and quality. They may also use other sources for past performance information.
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