Decision to Restrict Competition - Only One Source FA813226Q0028--Signed.pdf

This is a Decision to Restrict Competition document for RFQ FA813226Q0028 issued by the U.S. Air Force for Zeiss Scanbox repair services. The contracting officer, Tran Walsh, has determined that competition will be restricted to a single source under the statutory authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 12.102(a).

Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions LLC is identified as the only available source capable of meeting the requirement. The justification for single-source procurement is based on three key qualifications: Carl Zeiss is the exclusive Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of the Scan Box Series 5, a precision semi-automated metrology system that enables concurrent operational duties during measurement tasks; no other certified repair partners possess the required metrology expertise to reliably and safely repair the system; and repair performed by Zeiss personnel is necessary to maintain the validity of the existing equipment warranty. The document was digitally signed on April 20, 2026.