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Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system
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NASA's Shared Services Center has announced a sole source solicitation for the purchase of a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system, with CARON EAST, INC. identified as the only provider capable of fulfilling this requirement under FAR 12.102(a). The procurement, classified under NAICS code 334519, will be executed through a commercial item acquisition process in accordance with FAR Part 12 provisions. This effort will be performed at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, with NASA/NSSC acting as the procuring center. The contract is designated as an 8(a) sole source set-aside, limiting competition to eligible small businesses within this program. Interested parties may submit written statements of their capabilities and qualifications by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 4, 2026, to the designated point of contact, McKenzie Hanson, but oral communications will not be considered. These submissions will only be used to determine whether the procurement will proceed on a competitive basis, although the government maintains discretion over this decision. The NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84 provides for an ombudsman to assist with concerns regarding the acquisition. Further details and updates can be accessed via the provided NASA procurement website.
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NAICS
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MS, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Synopsis:
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system.
NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to CARON EAST, INC. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that CARON EAST, INC. is the sole provider of Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system
NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort. Performance will be located at NASA/ Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC).
The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial
The NAICS Code for this procurement is 334519.
Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/4/2026. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government.
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .
Primary Point of Contact:
McKenzie Hanson
Procurement Specialist
McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov