CAL-CERT, CO

CAL-CERT, CO specializes in the calibration, repair, and maintenance of precision scientific and industrial testing equipment used in environmental, materials, and geotechnical laboratories. Their core expertise lies in ensuring metrological traceability for soil, concrete, and hardness testing instruments, including tribometers, penetrometers, compaction devices, and digital hardness testers. The contractor delivers high-accuracy calibration services compliant with ANSI/NCSL Z540 and ISO/IEC 17025 standards, supporting laboratories that require certified measurement integrity for regulatory reporting and engineering validation. Their technical proficiency extends to both electronic precision instruments and mechanical industrial machinery, demonstrating a rare dual capability in servicing analog and digital test systems under stringent government quality controls. This focused specialization in field-deployable calibration services for civil engineering and defense applications sets them apart as a trusted provider for mission-critical lab infrastructure. CAL-CERT, CO maintains a consistent relationship with the Department of Defense, where they support Army and Navy materials testing labs by maintaining the accuracy of geotechnical and structural evaluation equipment. They also serve the Department of the Interior, particularly in calibration of field equipment used for environmental monitoring and land management. Their work with these agencies is characterized by recurring, mission-essential service contracts, indicating established trust and operational reliability in high-stakes testing environments. The contractor’s primary industry focus is on Testing Laboratories and Services (NAICS 541380) and Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (NAICS 811210), with additional work in Commercial and Industrial Machinery Repair (NAICS 811310). They occupy a niche in supporting federal and state-level laboratories that rely on calibrated instrumentation for compliance with ASTM, AASHTO, and DOT standards, positioning them as a critical enabler of scientific integrity in infrastructure and environmental programs. CAL-CERT, CO is a small business structured as a 2L entity, headquartered in Milwaukie, Oregon. While currently holding no formal government certifications, their consistent performance on federal contracts demonstrates operational competence in meeting stringent federal quality and documentation requirements. Their geographic presence supports Pacific Northwest federal installations while enabling nationwide service delivery for calibrated equipment.