Opportunity
SAM #N0016726Q1160
Zeiss 3D Optical Metrology Equipment Maintenance and Software Support for Navy Warfare Centers
Buyer
NUWC Carderock
Posted
August 26, 2026
Respond By
September 03, 2026
Identifier
N0016726Q1160
NAICS
811219, 811210
This opportunity involves the Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock and Corona Divisions seeking hardware and software maintenance agreements for government-owned Zeiss 3D Optical Metrology equipment. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division - Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division - OEM Highlight: - Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC (Zeiss) is the sole-source OEM due to proprietary technology, exclusive licensing, and warranty requirements. - Vendors Mentioned: - Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Hardware Maintenance Agreements (HMA) and Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA) for Zeiss 3D Optical Metrology equipment, including: - ATOS Q (SN: 240088) - TRITOP Photogrammetry Kit (SN: 403056000620) - ATOS 5 (SN: 232731) - Associated software licenses and dongles - Specific line items include hardware maintenance and software license fees for these devices, with part numbers such as 000000-2681-112, 000000-2684-191, 666031-0000-303, and others. - Quantities range from 1 to 4 per line item, covering both hardware and software support. - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Maintenance and calibration must be performed by the OEM to preserve warranty and comply with proprietary intellectual property rights. - Sole-source justification is based on Zeiss's exclusive rights and technical data restrictions. - Services must not void OEM warranty or violate Zeiss's proprietary requirements. - Period of Performance: - One-year base period with two one-year option periods (total up to three years), with delivery of option items within 10 days of option exercise.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the streamlined commercial format of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed-price contract to only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The Contracting Officer has determined that the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source reasonably available due to proprietary data restrictions, software copyrights, and specialized Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) calibration requirements.
The Government intends to solicit and award on a non-competitive basis to Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC (CAGE: 9DRR4) for Hardware Maintenance Agreements (HMA) and Software Maintenance Agreements (SMA) supporting government-owned Zeiss metrology hardware.
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 Million (average annual receipts) Business Type for Target Vendor: Other than Small Business (Large Business) Procurement Authority: FAR Part 12 (Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures) under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT) Overhaul Framework: This solicitation incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) FAC 2026-02 (utilizing DoD Class Deviation 2026-O0038 and Class Deviation 2026-O0040 under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN DPN20260430.
See attached solicitation for full text and by-reference clauses and provisions.
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by submitting a comprehensive capability statement no later than 12:00 PM EST on September 03, 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all capability statements received by the closing date and time will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. All capability statements submitted in response to this notice shall include: Detailed technical description of the quoter's capability to perform calibration and software maintenance without voiding the OEM warranty or violating Zeiss proprietary IP rights. Company name, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address. CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number. GSA/FSS Contract Number (if applicable). Business size status under NAICS 811210. Proposed pricing, payment terms, and FOB point (Destination).
Responses to this notice are due on or before 12:00 PM EST on September 03, 2026, via email to the Contract Specialist.
Contract Specialist / Point of Contact: Michael S. Brodie Phone: 757-600-8579 Email: michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil