Procurement request for 3-Year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) for Tinius calibration services
ID: N0016725Q0069Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- INSTRUMENTS AND LABORATORY EQUIPMENT (J066)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/opp/38a3401a624747089d6d01c6512b9523/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a three-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide calibration services for Tinius Olsen equipment used in its Rubber Mechanical Test Laboratory located in West Bethesda, MD. The procurement aims to ensure compliance with ISO 10725 standards and maintain the proper functioning of various specified equipment, which is critical for accurate material testing in research and development activities. The selected vendor will be required to deliver annual calibration services and priority technical phone support, with a focus on small business participation as the procurement is set aside for small enterprises. Interested vendors must submit their capabilities, including pricing and necessary documentation, by March 3, 2025, with services expected to commence on March 7, 2025, and continue until March 6, 2028. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Christopher C. Rolince at christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil or by phone at 757-513-7247.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher C. Rolince
    (757) 513-7247
    christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil
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    N0016725Q0069 Tinius Calibration BPA.pdf
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a 3-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) to provide calibration services for Tinius Olsen equipment in its Rubber Mechanical Test Laboratory in West Bethesda, MD. This RFQ aims to maintain compliance with ISO 10725 standards and ensure proper functioning of various specified equipment. The solicitation includes guidelines for interested vendors to submit their capabilities by March 3, 2025, along with necessary documentation such as pricing and CAGE code. The BPA will cover annual calibration services and priority technical phone support, allowing the NSWCCD to ensure accurate material testing for research and development purposes. Responses will be evaluated based on technical capabilities and pricing, with an emphasis on small business participation as the procurement is designated for small enterprises. The successful vendor will be expected to meet specific performance standards and deliverables within the parameters set forth in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The period for providing these services is set to commence from March 7, 2025, until March 6, 2028.
    NSWCCD SS-BNJ Under SAT1_Redacted.pdf
    The memorandum outlines a Sole Source and Limited Source Justification for a proposed three-year blanket purchase agreement (BPA) with Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co. for calibration services of specific equipment at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), West Bethesda, MD. Due to the proprietary nature of Tinius Olsen's equipment and exclusive diagnostic software, only this manufacturer can ensure proper calibration, which is essential to prevent costly equipment damage and project delays. The justification adheres to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines that allow for limited competition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT), establishing that only one source is reasonably available. The document emphasizes the significance of using the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for calibration services, backed by historical reliance on Tinius Olsen's expertise, to maintain compliance with quality control standards and project deliverables.
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