Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator

This federal solicitation (FA226326Q0017), issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at AFMETCAL in Heath, Ohio, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) to procure Dual Axis Digital Autocollimators (DADA). The acquisition is unrestricted under NAICS code 334516 (size standard of 1,000 employees) and is conducted as a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an option to extend through September 30, 2031. The procurement features a firm-fixed-price structure with a minimum order quantity of one unit and a maximum of 39 units. Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) outline the deliverables, starting with a Proposal Evaluation Unit (CLIN 0001) that must be submitted for testing by the proposal due date of August 5, 2026. Subsequent production deliveries (CLIN 0003) and an optional ordering period (CLIN 1001) allow for up to 38 additional production units, which will be direct-shipped to various Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMEL). Technical manuals and engineering data are also required as associated deliverables. Detailed delivery schedules, inspection and acceptance criteria at destination, and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) electronic invoicing instructions are provided. The solicitation incorporates standard Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) commercial product clauses, including provisions for Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking for traceability.

This purchase description outlines the technical and performance specifications for a Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator (DADA) utilized by the Air Force Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMELs) to calibrate fixtures, polygons, Heads Up Displays, and guidance systems. Key performance requirements dictate a measurement range of at least +/- 500 arc-seconds, accuracy of +/- 0.5 arc-seconds or better up to eight feet, and repeatability of at least +/- 0.1 arc-seconds. The DADA must support multiple measurement units, operate on a highly reflective surface down to 0.25 inches in diameter, and feature a 30-minute maximum warm-up time with at least 48 hours of continuous operational stability. The system must function as an isolated network without internet access. Physical constraints require the unit to weigh no more than 30 pounds, fit within dimensions of 24 x 10 x 10 inches, and include a rugged, waterproof shipping case. If equipped with an external controller, it must run on Windows 11 LTSC with support for non-admin user accounts. Additionally, the purchase includes a supporting leveling mounting fixture, an alignment aid, and a dual-sided right-angle target mirror. Contractors must provide a commercial off-the-shelf operator's manual and a minimum three-year hardware and firmware warranty. Final inspection and destination testing will be performed by the Air Force to verify compliance and NIST traceability.

This document is Amendment 0001 for solicitation FA226326Q0017, issued by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Heath, Ohio. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the proposal response due date from August 5, 2026, to September 4, 2026, and to delay the projected contract award from fiscal year 2026 (FY26) to fiscal year 2027 (FY27). The solicitation is for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with an option to extend performance through September 30, 2032. It covers the acquisition of DADA Production Units, requiring a minimum of one unit and a maximum of 38 units. To accommodate the shift in the award fiscal year, the amendment updates multiple Line Items (CLINs 0002, 0003, 0004, 1001, and 1002). These changes shift the delivery and pricing schedules forward by one fiscal year, adjusting the ordering periods and data requirements from the original FY26–FY31 timeline to an FY27–FY32 timeline. Additionally, the amendment incorporates updated Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses for ordering and indefinite quantities, and replaces three key attachments with amended versions dated July 10, 2026: Attachment 2 (Data Requirements), Attachment 4 (Section L - Instructions to Offerors), and Attachment 6 (Total Evaluated Price Worksheet). All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

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This federal solicitation attachment (FA226326Q0017) provides a list of anticipated delivery locations for a Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator procurement. The list is designed to help offerors calculate FOB Destination shipping costs for direct delivery to various Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMEL). The anticipated delivery sites include eighteen Air Force Bases (AFB), Air National Guard Bases (ANGB), International Airports (IAP), and AFMETCAL in Heath, Ohio. This preliminary list is subject to change, may involve shipping multiple units to a single location, and will be replaced with specific delivery order addresses at the time of award.

This document is Section L (Addendum to FAR 52.212-1) of Solicitation FA226326Q0017, issued by the Department of the Air Force (AFMETCAL). It provides instructions to offerors for submitting proposals to supply commercial or commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic and communication equipment under a DO-A70 rated order. Proposals and a physical evaluation unit must be submitted by September 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT. Written proposals must be uploaded electronically via DoD SAFE, and the physical evaluation unit must be shipped directly to AFMETCAL in Heath, Ohio, for up to 45 days of acceptance and field testing. The proposal must be structured into two volumes: - **Volume I (Technical):** Limited to 40 pages (excluding technical manuals). It must demonstrate compliance with the Purchase Description using detailed methodologies and technical literature rather than merely restating requirements. - **Volume II (Proposal Documentation):** Includes administrative details, completed representations and certifications (registered in SAM), completed pricing sections, and the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) worksheet. The government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract based on initial submissions without discussions. Pricing will be evaluated for completeness, balance, and reasonableness. While certified cost or pricing data is not initially required due to expected price competition, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to request additional cost data if adequate competition is not established. All proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.

This document, Section M of solicitation FA226326Q0017, outlines the evaluation criteria and basis for awarding a single, firm-fixed-price contract for the AFMETCAL Program under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The Air Force intends to select the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms to all solicitation terms and represents the best value to the Government. The evaluation process allows for a best-value tradeoff, meaning the Government may select a higher-priced offeror if their superior technical performance justifies the price difference. The evaluation relies on two primary factors: 1. **Technical**: This factor is significantly more important than price. It consists of two subfactors: - *Subfactor 1 (Purchase Description Technical Requirements)*: Rated on an Acceptable/Unacceptable scale. Offerors must provide a line-by-line response showing they meet all purchase description requirements to be eligible for award. - *Subfactor 2 (Enhanced Capabilities)*: Evaluated only if Subfactor 1 is acceptable. It assesses additional value (such as usability, functionality, and supportability) and awards qualitative ratings of Outstanding (Blue), Good (Purple), or Neutral (Green). 2. **Price**: Evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, unbalanced pricing, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP), which sums the basic year and option year CLINs (including any specified quantity ranges). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions, exclude grossly deficient proposals, and reject proposals with uncorrectable deficiencies. Offerors must comply with all terms, conditions, and certifications to remain eligible.

This document is Attachment 6 (Total Evaluated Price Worksheet) for Solicitation Number FA226326Q0017, issued by the federal government for a Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator. It serves as a pricing template to calculate the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. The solicitation is for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one-year option to extend through September 30, 2032. The Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) over the life of the contract is 39 units/data packages, with a guaranteed minimum order of one unit. Offerors must provide firm-fixed-pricing for several Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) spanning Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032. The CLIN structure includes: - CLIN 0001: Proposal Evaluation Unit (1 each) - CLIN 0002: Data for the Proposal Evaluation Unit (1 each) - CLIN 0003: Production Units (24 total units distributed from FY27 through FY31) - CLIN 0004: Data for Production Units (24 total packages from FY27 through FY31) - CLIN 1001: Production Units Option (15 units for FY32) - CLIN 1002: Data Option for Production Units (15 packages for FY32) Offerors must enter unit and extended prices for all CLINs, or indicate "NSP" if an item is not separately priced. The evaluation of these IDIQ CLINs does not obligate the government to issue delivery orders.

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This document is Addendum 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services) for solicitation FA226326Q0017, issued by the Department of the Air Force (AFMETCAL). It outlines the instructions, formatting requirements, and submission guidelines for proposals seeking to supply new, commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) electronic and communication equipment under a DO-A70 rated order. Proposals must be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE by August 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, and remain valid for 90 days. Concurrently, offerors must ship an exact physical unit of the proposed item to AFMETCAL in Heath, Ohio, for up to 45 days of evaluation and acceptance testing. Submissions are restricted to two volumes: - **Volume I (Technical):** Limited to 40 pages. It must provide clear, concise rationale and technical literature demonstrating how the proposed unit satisfies all mandatory requirements in the Purchase Description. - **Volume II (Proposal Documentation):** Has no page limit. It must include completed solicitation sections (B, I, and K), SAM registration confirmation, authorized personnel details, and any exceptions to the solicitation. Additionally, offerors must complete the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) worksheet (Attachment 6). The government intends to award the contract based on initial proposals without discussions. Pricing will be evaluated for completeness, balance, and reasonableness. If adequate competition is lacking, the Contracting Officer may require additional cost or pricing data.

This document is Attachment 6, the Total Evaluated Price (TEP) Worksheet, for Solicitation Number FA226326Q0017. The solicitation seeks a Dual Axis Digital Autocollimator through a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, which includes one option year extending the contract through September 30, 2031. The purpose of this worksheet is to calculate the Total Evaluated Price for proposal evaluation purposes, as described in FAR 52.212-2. It requires offerors to submit firm-fixed-priced Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) or mark them as "NSP" (Not Separately Priced). The contract's Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) is 39 units, with a guaranteed minimum order of one unit. The worksheet organizes quantities across fiscal years from FY26 through FY31, detailing CLINs for the Dual Axis Autocollimator, Proposal Evaluation Unit, Production Units, and corresponding data deliverables. Completing and submitting this pricing sheet is a mandatory requirement for the proposal package, though evaluation of these IDIQ CLINs does not obligate the government to issue delivery orders.