Handheld 3D Surface Analyzer
ID: W50S83-24-Q-0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW7NC USPFO ACTIVITY MEANG 101BANGOR, ME, 04401-8005, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES TESTING AND INSPECTION (6635)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/23c39930ae004040853709a1525ce1f3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army National Guard, intends to procure a Handheld 3D Surface Analyzer through a sole source contract with GelSight Inc. This specialized equipment is required for precise surface level topographic measurements, particularly for aircraft surfaces, with an accuracy of up to 1 micrometer, and must be compatible with existing design software for data export. The procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) due to GelSight Inc. being the only known source capable of fulfilling these specific operational needs, as confirmed by market research and prior engagements with other government entities. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals by the deadline of 2:00 PM Eastern Time on September 13, 2024, and should direct inquiries to Daniel A. Boone, Jr. at daniel.boone.5@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Daniel A. Boone, Jr.
    (207) 404-7419
    (207) 404-7177
    daniel.boone.5@us.af.mil
    Cameron M. Doncet Hall
    (207) 404-7434
    (207) 404-7177
    CAMERON.DONCET_HALL.2@US.AF.MIL
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    Limited Competition Memo_Redacted.pdf
    The National Guard Bureau is seeking a contract for the Handheld 3D Surface Analyzer, justified under 41 USC 1901 and FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) for sole source solicitation. The total estimated cost has not been explicitly mentioned, but it is categorized as a firm fixed price contract. The requirement specifies that the analyzer must be portable and highly accurate, particularly for aircraft surfaces, and it must export data in formats compatible with existing design software. Market research identified Gelsight, Inc. as the only viable supplier, whose analyzer meets these criteria and has an established history with other government entities, including NASA and the Army. The justification includes measures taken to evaluate competition and states that no alternative products were found that could fulfill the operational needs. The document indicates that efforts to promote competition will continue in the future. The certification and approval sections guarantee that the justification is accurate and in compliance with procurement regulations. This document reflects the federal government's stringent processes for acquiring specialized equipment while ensuring compliance with legal and budgetary standards.
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