Starrett Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking to procure one new Starrett AVR300 Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine (OCMM) with integrated workstation and one day of on-site training for the Product Test Center in Columbus, Ohio. This pre-solicitation notice indicates that a formal solicitation will be posted at a later date, with interested parties encouraged to acknowledge their interest to the point of contact but not required to submit quotes at this time. The primary objective is to expand the Electronics Product Test Center's optical measuring capacity and accuracy while reducing bottlenecks in test cycle times that currently result from reliance on a single OCMM at another facility. The system must be delivered turnkey with all necessary components including cables, computers, monitors, stand, and MetLogix M3 CNC measurement software included. Key requirements include new equipment (not refurbished) with motorized CNC drives, .0001" accuracy, high-resolution 0.1 micron digital video inspection capability, thread inspection module, multiple LED or fiber optic illumination options, and a Windows-based operating system with at least a 24" monitor. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 23, 2026, with the due date for acknowledging interest set for May 8, 2026.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside. The suggested source identified in the technical specifications is Inspection Engineering, with contact Ed Wolf (513-208-5780), though this remains a sole-source procurement designation for the Starrett AVR300 system. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the pre-solicitation materials provided. The contractor must deliver the equipment within 8-10 weeks from award and provide training for up to five laboratory technicians with initial calibration included in the contracted price. A minimum one-year warranty covering all repair and replacement costs is mandatory from the installation date. All shipping costs and setup expenses must be included in the final contract price, with payment processed through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service via the Wide Area Workflow system within 10 workdays of work completion.