Calibration & Complete Car Service Plan

This government solicitation (N4215826QN026) is for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide calibration and care plan services for various FARO Technologies items to the Mid-Atlantic Regional Calibration Center (MARCC) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). The contract, structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement, requires the vendor (FARO Technologies, OEM) to perform calibration services traceable to national standards and provide calibration certificates. The period of performance is 364 days from the award date. The solicitation details specific FARO equipment requiring services, along with associated costs totaling $82,067.00. Additionally, it outlines stringent security requirements for contractor access to NNSY, including DBIDS cards and restrictions on Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs), and emphasizes adherence to safety regulations, particularly concerning hazardous energy control. The document also incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) clauses related to contract administration, payment instructions, and government property.

This memorandum justifies using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, as permitted by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The document specifically details the need for calibration certification services for FARO Laser Trackers, FARO Arms, and FARO Laser Line Probes. FARO Technologies, Inc. is identified as the sole source due to proprietary rights and exclusive licensing agreements, as well as adherence to strict U.S. Navy METCAL program standards (NAVSEA 04-4734B) that mandate specific certifications and traceability for calibration services. This ensures compliance with quality systems and competence criteria required for C137 laboratory operations. The memorandum also includes sections for outlining brand-name justifications, unusual and compelling urgency, and required technical and contracting officer certifications.