Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Apr 16, 2026·Responses due Apr 23, 2026

L.S Starrett Gage Block Sets and Indicator Testers

NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
332216
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N68335-26-R-0481
Set-aside
None stated
PSC
5210
Place
Beaufort, SC, USA
Contact
Justin Panecki (justin.p.panecki2.civ@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N68335-26-R-0481 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
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Solicitation
  • Apr 2, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
  • Apr 16, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
  • Apr 21, 2026
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
    Open
Award
  • Jul 15, 2026
    Award Notice
    WILLRICH PRECISION INSTRUMENT COMPANY · $452K
    Open

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation N6833526R0481 � L.S Starrett Gage Block Testers NAICS: 332216 � Saw Blade and Hand tool Manufacturing PSC: 5210 � Measuring Tools, Craftsmen�s ______________________________________________________________________________ 1. Description of Requirement The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst has a requirement to procure the following L.S. Starrett Gage Block Sets: QTY 3 P/N AG16R (CLIN 0001, Each) QTY 2 P/N 716 (CLIN 0002, Each) QTY 7 P/N RC88AA (CLIN 0003, Each) QTY 7 P/N AC11A (CLIN 0004, Each) QTY 7 P/N SS28A1(CLIN 0005, Each) QTY 18 P… (show all)

/N SS88A1X (CLIN 0006, Each) QTY 13 P/N SS8A1X (CLIN 0007, Each) The Government intends to procure the above items under a brand-name, limited competition between L.S Starrett, (CAGE: 5N6V3) and their authorized distributors. This procurement is for Calibration standards that are used for calibration of CAT 2 support equipment including but not limited to feeler gages, thread plugs, calipers and micrometers which are used to directly test parameters of aircraft, all the equipment is required to be commercial off the shelf (COTS). The manufacturer shall provide the minimum commercial warranty for the calibration standard of at least one (1) calendar year from date of shipment. Each calibration standard shall have a sticker affixed to the outside of the unit enclosure. The Government intends to procure the above items under a total small business set aside through a Firm-Fixed Price Contract. Delivery shall be made to: NAVAIR Calibration Standards Attn: Dave Swiger (UIC N48535) BLDG 612, Bay 11 MCAS Beaufort, SC 29904 Phone: (843)524-1405 The required delivery date is no later than 180 days after contract award. Any delivery date proposed that is shorter than 180 days after contract award, will be considered eligible for award. Offerors to advise if the above delivery date is unreasonable. 2. Solicitation Instructions (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. (ii) This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) in accordance with FAR Part 12 & FAR Part 13 under combined synopsis/solicitation number N68335-26-R-0481. (iii) The solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. (iv) See above for the list of contract line-item numbers (CLIN), quantities and units of measure. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 332216. (v) The product service code is 5210. (vi) FOB point is Origin and Inspection and Acceptance terms shall be at Origin. Any applicable shipping costs will be covered by the Government via a Transportation Accounting Code (TAC) included on the resultant contract. Do not propose shipping charges. (vii) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, is incorporated. Offerors shall certify that the quote will be valid for 90 days after submission. (viii) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services is incorporated. (ix) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1. This requirement utilizes FAR 12.6 Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items. The Offerors will be required to provide all part numbers in accordance with the Descriptions and Part Numbers listed above of this solicitation. Each Offeror will either be Eligible or Ineligible for award. If an Offeror does not provide the entire list of equipment and is not an authorized distributor, the Offeror will be deemed Ineligible for award. 2. Award will be made to the lowest price responsible Offeror that is deemed Eligible for award. Eligibility shall be determined by the following: (1) Demonstration that the offeror is an authorized distributor of the identified brand name manufacturers. Acceptable demonstration is as follows: Prime level offerors shall provide written documentation from the OEM that their company or their subcontractor is authorized to distribute the required equipment. If the prime offeror's subcontractor is the authorized distributor, then the prime-level offeror shall include in the documentation a statement guaranteeing the Government will receive the same benefits when contracting with the prime as if the prime offeror was the authorized distributor; (2) Offeror provides an exact match of the part numbers listed above; AND (3) Price. 3. The total evaluated price will be the sum of all CLINs for each part number listed above. The proposed prices will be evaluated to determine if the Offeror�s prices are fair and reasonable. 4. Evaluation of each supplier�s past performance history in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for the PSC of the supplies being purchased. In the case of a supplier without a record of relevant past performance history in SPRS for the PSC of the supplies being purchased, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably for its past performance history. SPRS assigns each contractor a color based on the high five percent in the commodity (Dark Blue), next 10 percent (Purple), next 70 percent (Green), next 10 percent (Yellow), and last five percent (Red). Past performance, ratings are as follows: Past Performance Acceptable/Unacceptable Ratings Rating Description Acceptable Offeror has a rating of Dark Blue, Purple, Green or Yellow in SPRS Unacceptable Offeror has a rating of Red in SPRS Neutral Offeror has no rating in SPRS 5. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and award the contract without discussions as described in FAR 52.212-1(g); and will evaluate each offer on the basis of the Offeror�s initial offer. Therefore, the initial offer shall contain the Offeror�s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received. (x) Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004) with its offer or a statement that its Representations and Certifications was completed in the System for Award Management (SAM). (xi) Additional provisions, clauses and requirements FAR 52.203-3 Gratuities FAR 52.203-12: Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions FAR 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements�Representation FAR 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements FAR 52.204-7: System for Award Management FAR 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards FAR 52.204-13: System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-16: Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror FAR 52.204-21: Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information S

Who won similar work

13 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same office (NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV), same NAICS 332216.

Single-winner award sizes (13): middle half $79K to $210K, median $137K; range $37K to $6.7M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
IDSC HOLDINGS LLC5$1.2MSep 2, 2026
RHINESTAHL CORPORATION1$6.7MSep 3, 2025
BISCO INDUSTRIES, INC.1$213KNov 15, 2024
EAA TOOLS INC.1$188KSep 25, 2025
GFS SUPPLY & SERVICES COMPANY1$137KNov 12, 2024
DEVAL LIFE CYCLE SUPPORT LLC1$133KDec 15, 2025
J.F. TAYLOR, INC.1$79KSep 23, 2025
ADVANCED AIR TOOL CO., INC.1$42KJun 22, 2026
SAFRAN LANDING SYSTEMS WHEEL & BRAKE SERVICES LLC1$37KMay 29, 2025

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