WGQ Technical Benches
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, NJ, is soliciting proposals for Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Technical Benches for the WGQ Calibration Lab at the Fleet Readiness Center Reserve Mid Atlantic Detachment McGuire (FRCR). This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and aims to establish a new lab. Proposals are due April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the procurement and installation of:
- 10 Technical Benches (72” Wide x 30” Depth x 36” High) with ESD Safe Countertops, Adjustable Riser Shelves, Task Lighting, and Power Strips. (8 benches with specific drawer units, 2 benches with different drawer/cabinet combinations).
- Complete installation services for all furniture.
- Freight and shipping services.
All equipment must be COTS, with a minimum one-year commercial warranty from the date of shipment. All metal casework should be commercially available Blue.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ), Firm-Fixed Price Contract
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 337127 Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (500 employees size standard)
- PSC: 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Period of Performance: 365 calendar days after contract award.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST
- Published: March 17, 2026
- Site Visit: A discretionary site visit is scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. Attendees must confirm attendance 48 hours prior.
Evaluation Factors
Award will be made to the lowest price responsible Offeror deemed eligible, based on the following criteria:
- Award Eligibility: Verification of total small business set-aside compliance.
- Technical Description: Evaluation of the technical description for compliance with solicitation requirements, including the CLIN structure (Attachment 3). Proposals without sufficient detail will not be considered.
- Price: Evaluation for reasonableness, with award to the lowest price responsible Offeror. Pricing for all CLINs is required.
- Past Performance: Evaluation of Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) history for the PSC 6640. Acceptable ratings are Dark Blue, Purple, Green, or Yellow. Red is unacceptable; no rating is neutral.
The Government intends to award without discussions, so initial offers should contain the best terms.
Proposal Submission
Proposals must be submitted electronically in two volumes:
- Volume I (Technical Proposal): Shall not contain price information and must include all details requested in the "Technical Description" evaluation factor.
- Volume II (Price Proposal): Must include a completed Attachment 3 (CLIN structure Excel file) with total prices.
Submissions must be compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite 2016. Electronic copies must be virus-free. Proposals are due to Mr. Juan Carlos Belmonte (juancarlos.r.belmonte.civ@us.navy.mil) and Mr. Terrence Shearer (terrence.d.shearer.civ@us.navy.mil).
Key Clarifications (from Attachment 4)
- Installation is part of the requirement; the government will not provide a separate installer.
- The Bill of Materials (BOM) listing 10 benches is correct.
- Only ESD counter tops are required; standard tops are not needed in addition to ESD tops.
- Delivery is desired "as soon as possible," with specific room readiness details provided.