Clemex preventative maintenance and calibration
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price contract to Clemex Technologies Inc. for the preventative maintenance and calibration of specialized laboratory equipment. This requirement is being solicited under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), as the Government has determined only one source is reasonably available to perform these services. Quotes are due by February 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and expertise required for the preventative maintenance and calibration of:
- Equipment: Clemex brand ID 5470 - MMT-X7 Dual Automated Microhardness Tester.
- Standards: All work must be performed in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) to ensure the precision and operational readiness of the testing unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FOB Destination)
- Duration: One (1) base year with two (2) additional option years.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to Clemex Technologies Inc.)
- Response Due: February 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
- Published: February 9, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole-source procurement. The Contracting Officer has determined that Clemex Technologies Inc. is the only source reasonably available to provide the required maintenance and calibration for this specific proprietary equipment. The Government will evaluate the quote based on technical compliance with the PWS and price reasonableness.
Additional Notes
The applicable NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $25.5M. Performance will take place at the NSWCCD facility in West Bethesda, MD.