Leica AT960 Absolute Tracker Package with T-Probe & Leica TM6100A Theodolite Package

The U.S. Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research, specifically the Naval Research Laboratory, is procuring specialized optical equipment consisting of a Leica AT960 laser tracker alignment system and a Leica TM6100A theodolite for use in the Flight Optics Test Evaluation and Characterization (FOTEC) cleanroom facility. This procurement is structured as a sole-source acquisition under FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures, justified by the equipment's critical compatibility with existing "Spatial Analyzer" metrology software required for 3D and 6 Degrees of Freedom geometric analysis of space systems. The equipment must be brand new with no refurbished components, meet strict cleanroom material restrictions, and include comprehensive accessories such as reflector holders, tripods, probing systems, and remote controls. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach with four key factors: technical acceptability including authorized LEICA dealer status, delivery capability within 90 days, supplier risk assessment using the Supplier Performance Risk System, and cost/price. Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by September 15, 2025.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified vendors, though only two potential suppliers were identified during market research: Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence as the original equipment manufacturer and Begini Howard Private Equity. The total estimated contract value is $320,000, with a minimum 12-month warranty requirement and delivery mandated by December 1, 2025. The equipment will be delivered to and operated at the Naval Research Laboratory facility in Washington, DC, where it will support the characterization, calibration, and alignment of optical components for space flight instruments. The procurement requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain authorized LEICA reseller status to ensure compatibility with the interconnected and interdependent optical measurement system already in place at the facility.