Description
The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract on a sole-source basis to FARO Technologies, Inc. for comprehensive tiered warranty coverage and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-certified calibration services for a fleet of 26 FARO instruments. The contract is anticipated to have a 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and a total estimated value of $555,627.67. The services required include OEM-certified maintenance, calibration, and repair services for the FARO instruments. The justification for the sole-source award is that FARO Technologies, Inc. is the OEM and possesses exclusive proprietary rights to the internal firmware, diagnostic software, and adjustment algorithms required to restore the equipment to original factory specifications.
• The contract requires comprehensive tiered warranty coverage and OEM-certified calibration services for the FARO instruments.
• The contract has a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
• The total estimated value of the contract is $555,627.67.
• The services required include OEM-certified maintenance, calibration, and repair services for the FARO instruments.
• The justification for the sole-source award is that FARO Technologies, Inc. is the OEM and possesses exclusive proprietary rights to the internal firmware, diagnostic software, and adjustment algorithms required to restore the equipment to original factory specifications.