Calibration and Metrology Services V (CAMS V)
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) conducted market research for Calibration and Metrology Services V (CAMS V), a follow-on contract to operate and maintain JSC’s Metrology Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MSCL) in Houston, TX. This Sources Sought notice sought capability statements from interested firms, with a Small Business Set-Aside anticipated. The RFI response deadline was February 19, 2026.
Purpose of Sources Sought
This Sources Sought Synopsis/Request For Information (RFI) was issued to conduct market research and identify potential sources for the CAMS V solicitation. NASA JSC aims to determine the appropriate level of competition and/or small business subcontracting goals. The government reserves the right to consider various small business set-asides based on responses received. This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
Scope of Work
The CAMS V contract will involve operating and maintaining JSC’s Metrology Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MSCL) in Building 343. The MSCL provides calibration services for Measurement and Test Equipment (MTE) for JSC organizations, other NASA centers, and Federal Government Agencies. Key services include:
- Contract Management and Administration
- Documentation and Records Management
- MSCL Equipment and Facilities
- Information Technology (IT)
- Logistics
- Safety, Health, and Environmental Standards
- Quality Assurance and Reliability
- Technical Requirements, including Calibration and Metrology
- Software Tools and Calibration Data Management
Performance standards require 85% of MTE calibrations within a 10-day turnaround and maintaining accreditations like ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Anticipated Contract Details
- Type: Anticipated as a Single-Award, 100% Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract, with requirements issued as FFP task orders.
- NAICS: 541380, Testing Laboratories and Services, with a small business size standard of $19 million.
- Set-Aside: A Small Business Set-Aside is anticipated, with the XML metadata indicating a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Period of Performance: Anticipated from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2031, including phase-in.
- Current Contract (CAMS IV): Held by Rohmann Services, Inc., valued at approximately $15 million, expiring August 31, 2026.
Industry Day & Engagement
An Industry Day was held virtually via Microsoft Teams on March 12, 2026, which included one-on-one communication opportunities. Industry Day charts were provided as an attachment on March 11, 2026. Questions regarding Industry Day content were accepted until March 16, 2026.
Response Requirements
Interested firms were requested to submit a capability statement (max 20 pages, 12-point Times New Roman) by February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST. Submissions were to detail overall skills, experience, and capabilities, utilizing the provided Vendor Capability Matrix. Responses were also to include company-specific information (DUNS, size, socioeconomic status, past contracts) and address potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) and proposed mitigation strategies.
Key Dates
- RFI/Capability Statement Due: February 19, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Anticipated Draft SOW Release: March 27, 2026
- Anticipated Draft RFP Release: April 6, 2026
- Anticipated Final RFP Release: May 22, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Award: August 28, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Start: September 1, 2026
Additional Notes
Respondents are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov and the CAMS V website (https://www.nasa.gov/jsc/procurement/CAMSV) for future updates. NASA will review OCI responses and provide feedback.