Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system

The NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) is procuring a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system for use at the Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). This acquisition is being conducted as a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12. NASA has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source contract to Caron East, Inc., based on the determination that they are the only provider capable of meeting the requirement. While the government intends to proceed with this non-competitive award, the notice allows other organizations to submit written capability statements and qualifications. These submissions will be evaluated to determine if a competitive procurement is necessary, though the final decision to compete the effort remains with the government. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334519 for Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing. The solicitation consists of a combined synopsis and notice of intent. Organizations may challenge the sole-source determination by submitting written documentation of their capabilities by the established deadline. The government will decide whether to move to a competitive process based on these responses. Submission of written capability statements to the NSSC Procurement Specialist.