Mitutoyo CMM Accessories

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Shared Services Center has issued a sole source Special Notice for Mitutoyo CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) Accessories designated for Quality Defect applications. This procurement is specifically restricted to authorized Mitutoyo resellers only, with NASA intending to award the contract exclusively to Hart Machine Tool Inc of Tuscumbia, Alabama. The acquisition includes multiple Dell Precision 5860 XL Tower workstations with high-end specifications, various software upgrades including MCOSMOS and related systems, and specialized CMM accessories. The estimated performance period is 30 days after receipt of order, with work to be performed at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and is being processed under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) for sole source acquisitions.

The primary objective behind this sole source determination is to ensure compatibility with existing NASA measuring equipment, as the accessories must be manufactured by the same company that produced the current systems to maintain optimal performance and prevent operational issues. NASA has determined that using alternative vendors could result in increased downtime, additional costs, and reduced operational efficiency due to the proprietary nature of the MCOSMOS software and critical compatibility requirements. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications in writing to Procurement Specialist Stephanie Graham by 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on September 9, 2025. Only written submissions will be accepted, and NASA will evaluate all responses to determine whether the procurement should remain sole source or be conducted competitively. The government retains sole discretion in making this determination, and the NASA Clause 1852.215-84 Ombudsman provisions apply to this procurement.