Evaluations, Repairs and Calibrations
Overview
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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
The Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane, intends to award a sole-source contract to Keysight Technologies, Inc. for Evaluations, Repairs, and Calibrations of Electronic Laboratory Equipment. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N0016426Q0158) issued under FAR Part 13. While the government intends to negotiate with Keysight, the procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, and all responsible small business sources are invited to submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due May 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the evaluations, repairs, and calibrations of electronic laboratory equipment. The services fall under Product Service Code J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Solicitation Number: N0016426Q0158
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS: 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals)
- PSC: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Response Due: May 23, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Published: May 15, 2026
- Issuing Office: NSWC CRANE
Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Keysight Technologies, Inc. on a sole-source basis, citing synopsis exception FAR 5.201(b)(1). However, responsible small business sources may submit capability statements. These statements will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
Offerors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. All changes or amendments will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the site. Capability statements must be emailed to Joshua Tester at joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date.