Calibration and Metrology Services V (CAMS V)
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) is conducting market research for Calibration and Metrology Services V (CAMS V), a follow-on to the current CAMS IV contract. This Sources Sought notice, updated on March 11, 2026, provides Industry Day charts and sought capability statements for operating and maintaining JSC's Metrology Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MSCL). An anticipated Small Business Set-Aside is being considered for this procurement.
Opportunity Details
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (JSC) Safety & Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate is seeking information from potential sources for the CAMS V solicitation. This Sources Sought Synopsis/Request For Information (RFI) serves as market research to identify interested parties with the resources to support this requirement. The results will help determine the procurement type and method. CAMS V is a follow-on to the current CAMS IV contract (80JSC021DA016) with Rohmann Services, Inc., valued at approximately $15 million and expiring August 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
CAMS V will involve operating and maintaining JSC’s Metrology Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MSCL) in Building 343, Houston, TX. The MSCL provides calibration operations for Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) primarily for JSC Organizations, and also supports other NASA centers and Federal Government Agencies. Anticipated services include:
- Contract Management and Administration
- Documentation and Records Management
- MSCL Equipment and Facilities
- Information Technology (IT)
- Logistics
- Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards
- Quality Assurance and Reliability
- Technical Requirements, including Calibration and Metrology
- Software Tools and Calibration Data Management
- Calibration Turn-around Time and Commit Dates The draft Statement of Work (SOW) outlines performance standards, including 85% of MTE calibrations within a 10-day turn-around time and maintaining ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other accreditations.
Contract Details
- Anticipated Type: Single-Award, 100% Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with FFP task orders.
- Anticipated Period of Performance: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2031 (including phase-in).
- NAICS Code: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services.
- Small Business Size Standard: $19 million.
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside is anticipated. NASA is seeking capability statements from all socioeconomic categories to determine the appropriate level of competition.
Key Dates & Actions
- Industry Day: Held virtually on March 12, 2026. Industry Day charts were provided as an attachment on March 11, 2026.
- RFI Response Deadline: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST (This deadline has passed).
- Industry Day Questions: Accepted via email through March 16, 2026 (This deadline has passed).
- Anticipated Procurement Schedule (from Industry Day Charts):
- Release Final RFP: May 22, 2026
- Contract Award: August 28, 2026
- Contract Start: September 1, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested firms were invited to submit a capability statement (max 20 pages) addressing their skills, experience, and capabilities related to the draft CAMS V SOW, including a Vendor Capability Matrix. Submissions also required company-specific information and a list of past contracts. Additionally, NASA requested information regarding potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and proposed mitigation strategies.
Contact Information
For questions, email jsc-CAMSV@mail.nasa.gov. Primary contacts are Ryan Gregory and Marcelino LaBrake.
Important Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for information and planning purposes only; it is not a solicitation. No proposals are being requested at this time, and the government will not pay for information submitted. Firms are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and the CAMS V website (https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/CAMSV) for future updates and the release of any solicitation.