How to bid on Special Industrial Manufacturing Equipment and Parts for the Navy

What the Navy is buying

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland, is seeking companies to provide special industrial manufacturing equipment and parts. This includes vacuum pumps, mixer parts, grinder parts, miscellaneous special industrial machinery, and vacuum filter parts. The Navy intends to establish Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) with vendors who can supply these items at competitive prices.

This opportunity is a small business set-aside. If your company provides these types of equipment and parts, this could be a good chance to work with the Department of the Navy.

Key dates and deadlines

This Request for Proposal (RFP) was published on July 15, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is November 11, 2028, at 12:15 PM ET. All submissions must be received by this exact time.

Vendors who are found to have technical and past performance merit will be issued a Master BPA. This Master BPA will allow them to bid on future specific requirements as they arise.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for small businesses. It is suitable for firms that specialize in manufacturing or supplying special industrial machinery, including vacuum pumps, mixing equipment, grinding equipment, and their associated parts. Relevant NAICS codes include 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing).

Companies with existing GSA contracts should note their contract number in their response. The government will award BPAs based on positive past performance.

How to respond

To access the solicitation, click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents, though this is not always required.

Your response must include a cover sheet with your official company name, CAGE code, and point of contact details (name, phone, email). You must also provide documentation of your capabilities and expertise, and a complete price list if applicable. Crucially, you need to 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 item or service provided. The government reserves the right to use additional references.

You must have active accounts in both the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE, formerly WAWF) to be considered. PIEE is used for invoicing and receiving reports, or you can use a credit card as a payment method.

Practical tips for a competitive response

Ensure your past performance references are strong and clearly demonstrate customer satisfaction, timeliness, technical success, program management, and quality. These are the specific criteria the government will use for evaluation. Choose references that are most relevant to the equipment and parts requested.

Since BPA calls will not exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, providing a clear and competitive price list or catalog prices can be beneficial, especially for direct awards under the $10,000 threshold. Make sure your pricing is easy to understand and well-organized.

Double-check that your SAM and PIEE accounts are active and up-to-date well before the submission deadline. Any issues with these accounts could prevent your proposal from being considered. Also, ensure all required contact information and company details on your cover sheet are accurate.