Magnification Check Kits

The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking commercial Magnification Check Kits (MCKs) to support calibration of optical comparators with magnification ranges from 5x to 250x. This combined synopsis/solicitation procurement is for new, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) items from Original Equipment Manufacturers or authorized dealers, with base quantity of one kit and options for up to five additional kits. Key contract requirements include provision of technical manuals, calibration certifications compliant with ISO 17025 standards, instrument calibration procedures, repairable parts lists, and a two-day in-person training syllabus. The award decision will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with the government awarding a single purchase order to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to solicitation requirements and is most advantageous to the government. Responses must be submitted electronically in PDF or MS Word format by November 10, 2025, and all offerors must be registered in SAM and may submit quotes that will be considered if timely received.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The anticipated award is on a Firm Fixed Price basis with no named incumbents identified in the solicitation documents. The base year includes onsite training to be conducted at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida, with delivery expected within 45 calendar days of award. The kits must meet the detailed technical specifications outlined in Calibration Standards Specification JAX-0007, including a reticle between 2-6 inches long with 0.02-inch graduations, environmental performance standards for operational use at 60-85°F with 20-60% humidity, and a combined measurement uncertainty not exceeding 100 microinches. Place of performance is Jacksonville, FL 32212, and all Magnification Check Kits will require calibration certification with each system delivered in accordance with the contract's delivery schedule.