Calibration Services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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
The Department of the Navy, Norfolk Naval Shipyard GF, has issued a SOLE Source Solicitation (N4215825QN022) for Calibration Services for commercial items. The government intends to negotiate with Howell Laboratories for the calibration of their Dew Point Indicators. While this is a sole source action, interested parties may submit their capabilities. Responses are due April 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for uncertainty-based calibration services for Howell Laboratories HLI9000MKI, HLI9000MKII, and HLI9000MKIV Dew-Point Indicators, including specific serial numbers. Calibration reports must include traceability to NIST or equivalent, quantified measured values, and associated measurement uncertainties. Equipment integrity must be maintained, with normal adjustments permitted. Any necessary repairs require separate authorization and funding. The supplier is responsible for all inspection requirements and quality control.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: SOLE Source Solicitation (Commercial Items), Firm Fixed Price.
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) (purchases not exceeding simplified acquisition threshold, one source reasonably available).
- Intended Contractor: Howell Laboratories.
- Period of Performance: May 4, 2026, to May 3, 2027.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (non-competitive).
- NAICS: 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (Small Business Standard: 750 employees).
- Product Service Code: J066, Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Published: April 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Items to be shipped to Howell Laboratories, Inc, Bridgton, Maine. Final delivery to Norfolk Naval Shipyard.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing date will be considered. The government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Information received will primarily determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.
Special Requirements
Contractors will require a DBIDS card for access to Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY). Strict policies apply to Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs) within NNSY controlled areas, including prohibitions on Department of Navy Submarines. Contractors must adhere to Federal and State OSHA requirements, the NNSY OSHE Program Manual, and Hazardous Energy Control (HEC) procedures. DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation) is applicable.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Crystal Porter at (757) 396-8366 (crystal.p.porter.civ@us.navy.mil) or Denise Swain at (757) 396-2206 (denise.j.swain.civ@us.navy.mil).