Intent to Sole Source - Metallograph, Stereoscope, and Microhardness Tester Calibration Services
ID: N4523A25RC08C81Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYPUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD IMFBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEASURING TOOLS (J052)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ebcd5922785a4525b83b047f4c4a3230/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), intends to award a sole-source contract for calibration and maintenance services of critical laboratory equipment, specifically Olympus metallographs, binocular stereo scopes, and LECO micro hardness testers. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary materials and personnel to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards, including at least one annual service visit per equipment piece and the issuance of a certificate of calibration upon completion. This contract is vital for maintaining equipment used in metallographic analysis, supporting the operations of the Materials Engineering Branch within the PSNS & IMF Laboratory. Interested parties must submit their capability documentation by August 4, 2025, to Contract Specialist Kenny Vilayvong at kenny.r.vilayvong.civ@us.navy.mil or Contracting Officer Angela Charpia at angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil, as no competitive solicitation will be issued.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kenny Vilayvong
    kenny.r.vilayvong.civ@us.navy.mil
    Angela Charpia
    angela.m.charpia.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    A5 PWS_Redacted.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines a non-personal services contract for inspection and calibration of critical laboratory equipment at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) in Bremerton, WA. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary materials, personnel, and services for the calibration and preventative maintenance of Olympus metallographs, binocular microscopes, and LECO micro hardness testers, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. The contract's performance period is from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026, requiring at least one annual service visit per equipment piece, including preventive maintenance and a certificate of calibration upon completion. Security and identification requirements for contractor personnel are strict, mandating U.S. citizenship and clearance for access to government facilities. The document emphasizes adherence to established quality control procedures and periodic performance reviews by the government representative or Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Overall, this PWS is designed to maintain vital equipment utilized for metallographic analysis, thereby supporting the operations of the Materials Engineering Branch within the PSNS&IMF Laboratory.
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