GMW Associates Calibration Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division is seeking commercial calibration services for specialized equipment through a sole source procurement under Federal Acquisition Regulation 13.106. The contract involves annual calibration services for 44 LEM units, specifically 32 LEM ITZ-5000/D25-3 units and 12 LEM ITZ-2000/D25-3 units, with GMW Associates as the intended contractor. The procurement originally had a July 14, 2025 response deadline but was extended to July 24, 2025 through a solicitation amendment. The contract includes a firm fixed pricing arrangement and incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering areas such as small business utilization, cybersecurity, and ethical business practices. Technical inquiries should be directed to Frank Vennell at frank.vennell@navy.mil, with phone calls not accepted.

Despite the solicitation notice indicating no set-aside designation, the attached government file suggests this procurement may be set aside for Women-Owned Small Business concerns under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. GMW Associates is identified as the incumbent contractor being pursued on a sole source basis for these calibration services. The contract performance period extends from May 21, 2025 through July 13, 2026, with an initial delivery period ending July 26, 2025. The contractor must provide DoD unique identification for calibration equipment and handle return freight responsibilities. All work will be performed with inspection and acceptance occurring at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with Christopher Waldron serving as the Technical Point of Contact.