J-- This acquisition is for Ross Laboratories, Inc. to provide 3 days of on-site service to calibrate the hydrographic survey systems.

This contract is a sole source acquisition awarded to Ross Laboratories, Inc. to provide maintenance services for hydrographic survey systems at the Fountain City Service Base. The need for sole sourcing arises from the proprietary nature of the software and hardware originally supplied by Ross Laboratories, making them uniquely qualified to perform the required work. The contract specifically calls for Ross Laboratories to deliver three days of on-site calibration services to ensure the proper functioning and accuracy of these specialized survey systems. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense, through the W07V Endist St Paul office located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It falls under the NAICS code 811213, which pertains to commercial and industrial machinery and equipment repair and maintenance. The solicitation was posted in early March 2013, and the services pertain exclusively to the specialized hydrographic survey systems, emphasizing the importance of using the original manufacturer for calibration to maintain system integrity and operational effectiveness.