Leica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe & Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00173-25-DS01
- Agency
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Office of Naval Research
Secretary of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Washington, District of Columbia 20375, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is conducting market research to procure specialized optical equipment for its Flight Optics Test Evaluation and Characterization (FOTEC) lab, specifically a Leica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe and a Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package. These precision instruments will be used in a cleanroom environment to characterize, calibrate, and align complex optical systems for space flight applications, with a requirement for compatibility with Spatial Analyzer v2022 metrology software. The procurement aims to create an interconnected system for analyzing optical components, enabling precise 3D and 6DoF geometric measurements of space system instruments. Potential vendors must submit a comprehensive 10-page response by May 3, 2025, via email to the Contract Specialist, detailing company information, equipment specifications, performance capabilities, manufacturing location, and warranty terms. The notice emphasizes that this is a market research initiative and does not guarantee a subsequent solicitation or contract award.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, making it open to all qualified vendors. While no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned, the equipment must meet stringent cleanroom requirements, including prohibitions on materials containing silicone, wood, and uncured adhesives. The procurement requires a minimum 12-month warranty, with a 24-month warranty preferred, and mandates delivery by June 30, 2025. The contract falls under NAICS Category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC Category 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories). Although no specific award value is disclosed, the specialized nature of the optical equipment and its intended use in advanced space research suggests a potentially significant investment in precision instrumentation for the Naval Research Laboratory.
Notice text
PURPOSE
The purpose of this sources sought notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/services that satisfy the Government’s anticipated needs.
BACKGROUND
The purpose of this is to procure specialize optical equipment that will be used in the state-of-the-art Flight Optics Test Evaluation and Characterization (FOTEC) lab within the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL).
A laser tracker alignment system (Leica AT960), and a theodolite (Leica TM6100A) are required to operate in the FOTEC cleanroom. This specialized optical equipment will create an interconnected and interdependent system for characterization, calibration and alignment such as but not limited to: integrating spheres, optical benches, diffusing screens, monochromators, VUV light sources. This will also enable multiple translation and rotation stages for moving test articles through generated light beams for performance characterization.
This laser system will be equipped with multiple translation and rotation stages for moving test articles through generated light beams for performance characterization. The laser tracker and theodolite will interface to an existing software suite called “Spatial Analyzer” and its operating computer to perform 3D and 6DoF geometric analysis of space systems undergoing alignment. This equipment and the associated accessories will allow for measure mirrors, cubes, spherical mirror reflectors, and reference monuments within an instrument to align its optical components.
The lasers will also be used in this cleanroom facility to provide a clean environment to protect sensitive space flight optics, electronics, and sensors through the assembly, calibration, alignment, and storage phases of their prototype and flight instrument lifecycles.
The salient characteristics required are identified below. All requirements are to be understood to include the requirement that the systems are compatible with the Spatial Analyzer v2022 metrology software and computer interface (network or USB cable).
NRL is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a solution that will achieve the requirements identified in this notice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N00173-25-DS01.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Leica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe & Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package | Award Notice | |
| Leica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe & Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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