W519TC-25-Q-CMMM Coordinate Measuring Machine Modernization

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is seeking to modernize its inspection equipment by procuring two Zeiss Contura 9/12/6 Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) to replace existing outdated equipment at the Crane Army Ammunition Activity in Indiana. This Request for Information (RFI) represents the pre-solicitation phase for contract W519TC-25-Q-CMMM, with the government requiring high-precision measurement capabilities including air bearing operation, scanning modes with error tolerances less than 0.00012 inches, and a measuring range of 35x47x23 inches. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and complete the RFI Questionnaire detailing their CMM technical specifications, capabilities, and compliance with requirements including automatic probe changers, graphically-based control software with GD&T functionality, and programming capabilities with or without CAD models. The evaluation will focus on technical capabilities such as precision measurement tolerances as low as 0.000079 inches, software features, system interoperability, and overall compliance with the specified requirements. The RFI response deadline is 1:00 PM CST on September 4, 2025, after which a Request for Quote (RFQ) will be issued.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under NAICS code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing, making it open to all qualifying businesses including small businesses and 8(a) designated firms. The government has identified Zeiss as the preferred sole source provider based on a noncompetitive procurement justification citing unique technical requirements, cost-effectiveness, compatibility with existing systems, and the specialized nature of Zeiss's CALYPSO software and rotary table systems. The procurement value is referenced at $215,000 for the complete system, which includes the CMM units, articulating sensors, multi-sensor rack, rotary table, workstation/computer bundle, Calypso software package, and one-year Zeiss service support. The government requires delivery by September 30, 2025, emphasizing the urgent timeline for this equipment modernization project. The justification document indicates that alternative manufacturers would require significant additional investments in new rotary tables and personnel retraining, making Zeiss the most technically sound and efficient procurement choice.