Laser Range Finder

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, specifically the 621st Contingency Response Group (CRG) at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, is seeking to procure compact, military-grade laser range finders to support weather operations at austere and contingency airfields. The primary objective is to establish accurate visibility reference markers and distances during day and night operations to improve real-time weather observation and mission planning. Key contract requirements include handheld target locator systems with integrated laser range finder and day/night observation capability that meet or exceed the performance envelope of the MOTI SHARPCROW or equivalent, with a minimum 10,000-meter maximum range, environmental robustness for dusty and humid conditions, and eye-safe laser class compliance. The systems must also feature tripod-mountable capability, clear reticles or digital displays, and field-replaceable primary batteries supporting approximately 2,000 measurements and 24 hours of night-vision observation per battery set. Acceptance criteria will include function checks, range verification to known distances, night/low-light capability verification, and documentation verification. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 10, 2026, with a due date of February 24, 2026.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. The government requires nine complete handheld laser range finder devices with protective cases, lens covers, cleaning kits, initial battery sets, operator manuals, quick reference guides, Certificates of Conformance, and commercial warranty documentation. The contractor must provide a minimum 12-month parts and labor warranty with designated points of contact for troubleshooting and warranty claims. Delivery is required FOB Destination to 621 CRSS at 3422 Broidy Road, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey 08641, no later than 45 calendar days after contract award. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a budget range or award value. The NAICS classification is 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing), and the PSC classification is 1240 (Optical Sighting and Ranging Equipment).