NFPC Faro Equipment Certification FY25
ID: N64498-25-SIMACQ-PD-1410-0040Type: Solicitation
AwardedMay 2, 2025
$136.2K$136,212
AwardeeFARO TECHNOLOGIES INC Lake Mary FL 32746 USA
Award #:N6449825P5087
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC PHILADELPHIA DIVPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, USA

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (541690)

PSC

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC), is seeking to procure annual cleaning, calibration, and certification services for its Faro Laser Tracker equipment, which is essential for the production and repair of Navy propellers. The procurement is a sole source requirement, as only Faro Technologies, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), is authorized to perform these services to meet the Navy's METCAL program standards. This certification process is critical to ensure the operational integrity and usability of the equipment, which plays a vital role in meeting the Navy's production deadlines. Interested contractors should contact Judy Secoda at judith.a.secoda.civ@us.navy.mil or Matthew D. Parlett at matthew.d.parlett.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding the solicitation.

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    The document outlines the need for sole source procurement of re-certification services for equipment owned by NFPC, specifically Faro Technologies' lasers used by the Navy. These lasers are essential for producing and repairing Navy propellers to meet critical operational deadlines. The re-certification, required annually per the Navy's METCAL program, can only be performed by the OEM, Faro Technologies, which prohibits third-party service providers. Despite conducting a market survey, no alternative vendors were identified that could meet the necessary certification standards. Therefore, NFPC intends to proceed with Faro Technologies as the sole source provider, underscoring the significance of adhering to the original manufacturer’s stipulations to maintain equipment usability and Navy compliance. This document serves to justify the decision for limited competition in procurement due to the unique qualifications of Faro Technologies.
    The document outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for cleaning, calibration, and certification services for specialized Faro Laser Tracker equipment at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC). The main purpose is to solicit a contractor to perform annual cleaning and calibration services in compliance with military standards and protocols over various units specified by serial numbers. Services are categorized under different Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs), detailing the tasks required, including delivery schedules and certification processes. The RFP emphasizes that the contract is for non-personal services and establishes the relationship between the government and contractor personnel. Contractors must follow security protocols, including background checks for personnel accessing government facilities. Delivery and payment terms are specified, including requirements for government-furnished property and documentation for all work performed. The report includes details necessary for inspections, acceptance, and record-keeping related to the equipment, asserting rigorous quality assurance measures. This initiative demonstrates the commitment to maintaining operational integrity within the Navy’s equipment standards, ensuring the reliability of critical technological systems.
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