SmartScope Flash 670

NASA Shared Services Center is procuring a SmartScope Flash 670 coordinate measuring machine, a sophisticated 3D metrology system with advanced measurement capabilities. The solicitation is being conducted through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a specific focus on acquiring a comprehensive measurement system for the Kennedy Space Center. The procurement will utilize a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation method, which means offers will be assessed primarily on meeting all specified requirements and providing the most competitive pricing. Quotes are due by April 30, 2025, at 1 p.m. CT, and must be submitted via email to Cara Craft, with two points of contact required. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various federal regulations, including provisions related to telecommunications equipment, labor standards, and export controls.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with Florida Metrology identified as the current vendor and preferred provider through a Brand Name Justification. The total estimated contract value is $177,520, with a delivery lead time of 22-24 weeks after receipt of order. The place of performance is located in Florida (zip code 32899), and the procurement includes multiple system components such as a ZONE3 Pro metrology software package, touch probe adapters, laser packages, and installation/training services. The justification for sole sourcing emphasizes the vendor's 10-year history of supporting NASA's metrology needs and highlights potential operational risks of changing vendors, including an estimated $25,000 in additional labor costs and potential disruptions to critical space flight hardware testing programs. The system's technical specifications include XYZ travel measurements of 650 x 660 x 200 mm and compatibility with multiple sensor types for comprehensive dimensional measurement applications.