Zeiss XTR Probe Head

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking procurement of Zeiss Vast XTR Gold Probe Head equipment and associated components through solicitation FA812626Q0010. The required items include one Zeiss Vast XTR Gold Probe Head, ten Zeiss Vast XTR Adapter Plates, and five Zeiss Vast XTR Probe Change Sockets, all compatible with the Zeiss Contura 9/12/8 Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) currently in use at Tinker Air Force Base. Key contract requirements mandate delivery, installation, performance verification, and calibration by a certified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technician, with submission of comprehensive technical documentation in English including operating manuals, maintenance instructions, part lists, wiring schematics, and machine accuracy test results. The procurement evaluation will prioritize the contractor's ability to provide ISO 10360 accredited calibration certification and comply with all Air Force safety, environmental, and on-base conduct regulations. The solicitation deadline for proposals is December 18, 2025, with a Questions and Answers addendum issued on December 17, 2025, addressing critical clarifications regarding calibration requirements, machine identification specifications, and installation responsibilities.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The contract includes a one-year warranty covering both parts and labor for all procured components, with installation scheduled at Building 2210, Post (A10) at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The contractor must provide advance notification five business days prior to beginning work and ensure compliance with all base-specific protocols and emergency procedures. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves specialized precision measurement equipment requiring certified OEM technical expertise. The NAICS classification 334515 (Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals) and PSC code 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments) indicate this is a specialized technical procurement for precision measurement capabilities supporting Air Force maintenance operations.