NASA is procuring a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system through a sole source contract with CARON EAST, INC., as they are the only provider for this item. This opportunity is set aside for 8(a) businesses, which may benefit eligible small businesses seeking to expand their federal contracting portfolio. Interested firms should note that the solicitation is for commercial items under FAR Part 12, and they can submit their qualifications by the specified deadline to potentially influence the government's decision on competition.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CARON EAST, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CARON EAST, INC. is the sole provider of Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/4/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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