Annual maintenance and calibration services for various Deatak Inc. brand equipment

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to acquire maintenance and calibration services for several specialized testing apparatuses manufactured by Deatak Inc., including the Cone Calorimeter, Radiant Panel Flame Spread Tester, Lateral Spread of Flame Tester, and Flooring Radiant Panel. The contract will cover one base year with two optional renewal years, focusing on ensuring the continued operational accuracy and safety of these critical testing instruments. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), which allows for a sole-source award due to the unique availability of the required services from Deatak Inc., the only reasonably available source. This effort is classified under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to testing laboratories, and is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, emphasizing the government's preference for small business participation. The solicitation, identified as N0016725Q1056, was posted on May 7, 2025, with responses due by May 13, 2025. The contract will be performed in Bethesda, Maryland, within the United States, and the contracting officers overseeing this action can be contacted via email or phone for further details. The procurement aims to ensure the continued functionality and calibration of essential testing equipment used in naval research and development activities.