Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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
NASA/NSSC intends to issue an 8(a) Sole Source contract for the Purchase of a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system. This procurement is for NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) and is being awarded to CARON EAST, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) due to their status as the sole provider. Interested organizations may submit capabilities to challenge this sole source. Responses are due by June 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source (FAR 12.102(a))
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Navigational Instruments)
- Product Service Code: 6605 (Navigational Instruments)
- Response Due: June 4, 2026, 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time
- Published: June 2, 2026
- Place of Performance: NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC)
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine whether to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. The government retains sole discretion regarding competition. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Additional Notes
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman information is available at the provided NASA link. Primary Point of Contact: McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov.