Theodolite, surveyin

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure theodolite surveying instruments classified under PSC 6675 (Drafting, Surveying, and Mapping Instruments). This pre-solicitation notice indicates that the Government requires specialized surveying equipment with specific technical specifications identified by NSN 7R-6675-017171261-SX and reference number 576861-ASSY. A critical requirement is that the rights to use data needed to purchase or repair this part from alternative sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be obtained through reverse engineering, indicating this is a proprietary item with limited sourcing options. The evaluation criteria and detailed contract requirements will be further specified when the formal solicitation is released. Interested contractors should note that the pre-solicitation notice was posted on November 28, 2025, with a due date of December 21, 2025, providing approximately three weeks for potential vendors to prepare their responses.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, meaning it is open to all eligible contractors. The Government intends to acquire 22 units of the theodolite with delivery on a Free on Board (FOB) Origin basis, indicating the contractor is responsible for the cost and logistics of transportation from the point of origin. No incumbent contractor or award value information has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The specific technical qualifications, past performance requirements, and pricing evaluation methodology will be detailed in the formal solicitation documents. Prospective bidders should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and relevant government procurement websites for the full solicitation release, which typically follows pre-solicitation notices within a defined timeframe.