Optical Comparator

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Test Center is soliciting quotations for an Optical Comparator System with associated magnification lenses, illumination equipment, and installation services. The procurement requires a new, fully functional floor-standing optical comparator featuring automatic optical edge detection, 300mm x 200mm X-Y travel, magnification capabilities at 10x, 20x, 50x, and optional 100x power, dual illumination systems, and a 30-inch diameter screen with precision measurement capabilities. The system must meet stringent accuracy specifications including 0.05% profile accuracy, 0.10% surface illumination accuracy, and 0.005mm linear measurement accuracy per 100mm at 10x magnification. The Government will evaluate quotations using a lowest-price technically-acceptable approach, whereby quotes will be ranked by price and the lowest-priced offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability against all specification requirements; if technically acceptable with complete and reasonable pricing, award will be made to that vendor. Quotations must be submitted by April 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time via email, questions must be submitted by April 6, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Central Time, and quoted prices must remain firm for 60 calendar days from receipt.

This solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334513 with a 750-employee size standard, requiring all vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) for consideration. No incumbent contractor is identified in this combined synopsis/solicitation. The procurement encompasses nine contract line items including the primary optical comparator system, four magnification lens options, surface and profile illumination systems, installation/calibration/training services, and Centers & Vees accessories; specific pricing information for each line item must be provided on the submitted pricing worksheet. The Government will award a firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery required within eight weeks after receipt of order (8 WARO) to Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma, Tennessee. The contractor must provide a 1-year warranty covering parts and labor, deliver the equipment FOB Arnold Air Force Base, provide installation and setup in accordance with ISO Standards, conduct a 3-day training class for up to two personnel, and furnish all required documentation including installation guides, maintenance manuals, electrical manuals, and schematics.