Justification and Approval (W80RA6-10-26C) - Signed_redacted_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Approval document for simplified procedures in federal contracting. The United States Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA) at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama seeks to procure two (2) Electronic Autocollimatorsmanufactured by Vermont Photonics under a new, brand-name, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The procurement is restricted to a single source based on Title 41 U.S.C. §1901 as implemented in FAR 12.102(b).

The equipment will be delivered to the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Building 5435 Fowler Road, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama within twelve (12) months of award receipt, with an anticipated award date prior to September 2027. The specific equipment required is a Model 229 923 ELCOMAT HR High Resolution Electronic Autocollimator featuring dual axis capability, fully automatic software-controlled operations, 0.005 arcsecond resolution, absolute accuracy of ±0.01 arcsecond over any 10 arcsecond range and ±0.03 arcsecond over total measuring range, measuring range of +/- 150 arcsecond, RS 232/USB interface, INCOLINK software interface, AC-viewfinder prism, and DAkkS Calibration. The autocollimatorsare intended for angle measurements and parameter calibration of optical gage blocks, prisms, polygons, and optical wedges. The contract includes transducer kits and a motorized multi-test calibration system. Specific unit pricing and total estimated contract value are redacted from this document.