Calibration: thunder scientific humidity chambers

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) at the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), under the Department of the Interior, is seeking on-site calibration services for three Thunder Scientific Corp brand Temperature/Relative Humidity Chambers. This procurement is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with the government asserting that Thunder Scientific Corp is the only vendor certified to perform calibration of this specific equipment. The primary evaluation criterion is the vendor's capability to provide certified calibration services for these precision instruments. Interested firms that believe they can provide equivalent services are encouraged to submit written notification to the Contracting Officer by January 7, 2026, at action item 140L3726Q0005, provided they can demonstrate they can furnish the services at a cost not exceeding the total estimated transaction cost. Questions may be directed to Miranda Schindel at 208-387-5431 or mjschindel@blm.gov. No Request for Quote will be issued, and this notice serves to fulfill public posting requirements rather than to solicit competitive bids.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted to all eligible contractors. Thunder Scientific Corp is identified as the current intended contractor for this requirement. The estimated contract value is less than $27,300.00, representing a relatively modest procurement. The work involves calibration services for three units of Temperature/Relative Humidity Chambers, classified under NAICS code 811210 (Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance) and PSC code J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). If no affirmative responses demonstrating a comparable alternative source are received by the January 7, 2026 deadline, the order will be placed directly with Thunder Scientific Corp as planned.