Two Year Secondary Service Contract for Calibration Systems
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 award a sole source contract to THE MODAL SHOP, INC. for a Two Year Secondary Service Contract for Calibration Systems. This notice serves as an intent to award, and interested organizations may submit capabilities to challenge the sole source determination. Responses are due by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on April 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a two-year service contract specifically for services related to the 9155D calibration system. Key services include:
- Secondary calibrations of reference standards and other critical components of the 9155D system, as defined in quote # SC0219262.
- Provision of necessary software upgrades.
- Conducting annual training and service visits.
- Providing an extended warranty for components specified in quote # SC0219262. Performance will be located at NASA/Armstrong Flight Research Center (AFRC) in Edwards, CA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source (Commercial Items/Services under FAR Part 12)
- Duration: 2 years
- Set-Aside: None
- NAICS Code: 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m. CST
- Published: April 14, 2026
Evaluation
Capabilities and qualifications submitted by interested organizations will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on these responses.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is subject to NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman. Oral communications are not acceptable. Primary Point of Contact: Tracy Bremer, Procurement Specialist, tracy.g.bremer@nasa.gov.