TACTILE PROBE (SOLE SOURCE)

The solicitation SPMYM226Q7200 is a sole source commercial item acquisition for a Tactile Probe (CMM System) from FARO TECHNOLOGIES, issued under a Total Small Business Set-Aside and governed by FAR Part 12. The contract requires submission of a fully completed and signed solicitation, including manufacturer details, country of origin, and FOB destination lead time, all submitted via email to Tricia Wintersteen at DLA Maritime – Puget Sound by 8 May 2026. The requirement is for a Firm Fixed Price arrangement covering the probe system, associated data deliverables, and warranty documentation. Offers must be technically acceptable, with compliance to specifications and delivery terms serving as a mandatory threshold before price and past performance are evaluated. The award will be based on best-value trade-off, not lowest price technically acceptable, with past performance assessed using PPIRS-SR data and risk ratings; red or yellow ratings for quality or delivery may result in disqualification. The contract imposes strict compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements unless the item is deemed Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), in which case the contractor must explicitly identify and document its COTS status during bid submission. Non-COTS contractors must maintain a current NIST assessment not older than three years, as mandated by DFARS 252.204-7019, and notify the DoD CIO within 30 days of award if any requirements are not fully implemented. Packaging and marking must adhere to ASTM-D-3951, with prohibition of asbestos, excelsior, and loose fill polystyrene, and require heat-treated wood components certified by ALSC-recognized agencies. Pallets are mandatory except for small parcel shipments. Items must be marked per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, including Unique Item Identifiers via Data Matrix codes using ISO/IEC 15434 format. Delivery is FOB Destination at 7000 Finback Circle, Silverdale, WA, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government on site, and nonconforming lots may be rejected in full. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and contractors must possess active SAM registration and UEI/CAGE codes. Supply chain traceability must be documented and retained for five years, and all subcontractors must be flowed down cybersecurity obligations. All representations, including small