Hygrometer Calibration

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), operating under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of providing hygrometer evaluation, repair, and calibration services for 23 Stephens Analytical MVP100 Hygrometers. Contractors must be certified or accredited to reference standards including ANSI/NCSL Z540.1 (1994), ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 (2006), ISO 17025, or NAVSEA 04-4734B by recognized accreditation bodies such as A2LA, ANAB, IAS, NVLAP, PJLA, or JNAC. The primary objective is to assess the market's ability to provide calibration services while effectively managing government-furnished property, with services potentially performed at the vendor's location. This pre-solicitation notice serves purely for market research purposes to inform the development of a future solicitation and guide procurement strategies. Interested parties have until October 22, 2025, to respond to this sources sought notice, which was posted on October 15, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations, making it open to all qualified contractors regardless of size or socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, suggesting this may be a new requirement or the government is exploring alternative sourcing options. The specific quantity of equipment requiring service is clearly defined as 23 Stephens Analytical MVP100 Hygrometers, though no budget ranges or estimated award values are disclosed at this preliminary market research stage. No contract awards will result directly from this announcement, as it is explicitly stated to be for market research purposes only. The notice does not specify performance timelines or delivery schedules, indicating these details will likely be addressed in the subsequent formal solicitation.