INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC.

The U.S. Navy, through the Norfolk Naval Shipyard Gf, has issued a sole-source intent notice to award a contract exclusively to FARO TECHNOLOGIES INC. for the calibration and repair of laser trackers, FARO arms, and laser line probes used by NNSY’s X38 and X56 work centers. This procurement, identified by solicitation number N42158_NNSY_SSFARO and classified under NAICS code 811210, excludes any competitive bidding, as explicitly stated with the directive that industry need not respond and no offers from other vendors will be accepted. The contract period will span 364 days from the date of award, with performance occurring at Portsmouth, Virginia, 23709. The scope includes calibration services for three laser tracker B89 units, nine FARO arms, and five laser line probes, with additional repair work requiring separate, funded line items authorized only through formal modification. Calibration must meet strict technical standards, including traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, a 4:1 test accuracy ratio or a false accept risk of 2% or less per ANSI/NCSL Z540.1, and must provide “as found” and “as left” measurement data on calibration certificates, along with a determination of in-tolerance or out-of-tolerance status. Any deviation from these requirements must be approved by NNSY Code 137.2, Metrology Engineering, and no alternative vendors may be used without their research and formal authorization. Contractors must comply with extensive safety, security, and access protocols, including adherence to Federal OSHA 29 CFR 1915.89 for hazardous energy control, compliance with NAVSEA’s OSHECM Chapter 250 and the NNSY OSHE Program Manual, and mandatory use of Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) cards for unescorted access, with alternatives involving daily passes and vehicle inspections at the contractor’s expense. The use of portable electronic devices is restricted within controlled industrial areas and prohibited on Navy submarines, and contractors must follow NAVSEA Implementation Plan 04/281 and NAVSEAINST 2200.1A regarding PED usage. Access requirements include completion of SECNAV 5512 forms, sponsor submission through a CVS spreadsheet to Commander Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, and provision of proof of U.S. citizenship for green NAVSEA badges. No contract value is