Calibration and Quality Assurance Services

The contract requires the provision of NIST-traceable calibration services for all measurement tools and equipment used in the production and inspection of fasteners at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard facility in Kittery, Maine. All calibration activities must strictly comply with NAVSEA H-246-H001 standards and adhere to established quality system requirements to ensure metrological accuracy and traceability across the supply chain. Services must be performed by a qualified entity capable of maintaining documented procedures, personnel competency, and environmental controls that meet or exceed federal and industry benchmarks for precision calibration. This subcontract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses certified by the Small Business Administration may respond. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541380, categorizing the work under other scientific and technical consulting services. Interested vendors must submit proposals by the deadline of May 11, 2026, with all work to be performed at the specified location in Kittery. The contract focuses on sustaining the integrity of measurement systems critical to naval fastener quality, requiring consistent documentation, timely turnaround, and full compliance with Department of Defense quality assurance protocols.