3D Laser Tracking System
ID: FA910125LaserTrackerType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA9101 AEDC PKP PROCRMNT BRARNOLD AFB, TN, 37389-1332, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb1fe3d8951b495592ea0187c1f90cce/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Test Center at Arnold Air Force Base in Tennessee, is seeking sources for a portable, high-accuracy 3D Laser Tracking System. This procurement aims to identify both small and large businesses capable of providing a new system that meets specific technical specifications, including a measurement range of 0 to 35 meters and battery operation with an 8-hour life. The system is crucial for ensuring precision in measurement tasks essential for defense operations, and responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on November 1, 2024. Interested parties should submit their company details and technical solutions via email to the designated contracting officials, with further inquiries directed to Bailey Deason or Brooke Vandeman at Arnold AFB.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bailey Deason
    bailey.deason@us.af.mil
    Brooke Vandeman
    brooke.vandeman@us.af.mil
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    Attachment 1 - Technical Specification Sheet.pdf
    The government requires a Portable High-accuracy 3D Laser Tracking System for delivery to Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee. The specifications prohibit refurbished or remanufactured units, allowing only new systems that meet detailed technical capabilities. The preferred model is the FARO Laser Tracker Vantage (excluding Wi-Fi and camera features), but alternatives are acceptable. Key requirements include a measurement range from 0 to 35 meters, battery operation with an 8-hour life, and seamless integration with a CMM ScanArm. The device must meet established accuracy standards, support high-speed data output, and function in classified environments without wireless capabilities. Included specifications detail hardware configurations, software integration (specifically FARO’s CAM2), and standalone computer requirements. The procurement includes provisions for a three-day training course, a standard one-year warranty followed by a two-year service plan, and comprehensive documentation. Additionally, the contractor must handle on-site installation and verification tests of the equipment. This initiative is crucial for ensuring high precision in measurement tasks vital for defense operations at the Air Force base.
    Source Sought Notice - Laser System.pdf
    The Air Force Test Center's Installation Contracting Division at Arnold Air Force Base, Tennessee, has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential sources capable of providing a portable, high-accuracy 3D Laser Tracking System as specified in the attached Technical Specification Sheet. This notice is informational and not a request for quotes, meaning the government is under no obligation to award a contract based on the responses. Interested businesses, both large and small, are encouraged to submit their company details, including a unique entity identifier, technical solutions, and expected delivery timelines to Arnold AFB. The NAICS code for this equipment is 334513, relating to instruments manufacturing for industrial process measurement, with a business size standard of 750 employees. Responses are due by 1:00 PM Central Time on November 1, 2024, via email to designated contracting officials. The notice underscores the government's proactive approach to sourcing advanced technology while facilitating the engagement of the private sector in meeting its operational needs.
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