Purchase of FARO Orbis hanheld lidar system

The NASA/NSSC has a requirement for the purchase of a FARO Orbis handheld lidar system. The government intends to issue a sole source contract to Caron East, Inc. under the authority of FAR 12.102(a), as they have been determined to be the sole provider of this system. The procurement will be conducted using the provisions, clauses, and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for commercial items or services. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 6/4/2026. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • The purchase of a specific type of lidar system • The sole source contract to be issued to Caron East, Inc. • The use of FAR Part 12 provisions, clauses, and procedures for commercial items or services • The submission of capabilities and qualifications by interested organizations • The evaluation of submissions to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis