OPTICAL COMPARATOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Puget Sound is soliciting quotes for an Optical Comparator, specifically the C-VISION FLOOR MODEL and associated accessories. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is being conducted as a Request for Quote (RFQ). An amendment has extended the offer due date to June 18, 2026, at 08:00 AM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of a C-VISION FLOOR MODEL Optical Comparator with detailed technical specifications, including a minimum 18" X-axis travel, 9" Y-axis travel, 2" Z-axis travel, green LED ring light, color camera and monitor system, CNC 3-axis controls, and measurement analysis capabilities. Key deliverables also include:
- Various accessories such as extended X-axis travel, oblique surface illumination, overhead light shield, rotary staging vise, and a harsh environment package.
- A newly added CLIN 0012 for "OPTICAL COMPARATOR SQUARE ON SURFACE ILLUMINATION," identified as a sole source item from OPTICAL GAGING PRODUCTS.
- Installation, calibration, and training for the C-VISION FLOOR MODEL.
- Contractors must retain documented evidence of supply chain traceability.
- Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (NAICS 334519, Size Standard: 600 employees).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA, on or before June 19, 2026.
- Estimated Value: Over $15,000.00.
- Offer Due Date: June 18, 2026, at 08:00 AM Local Time.
- Published Date: June 17, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
To be considered responsive, a signed and completed solicitation, acknowledging Amendment 0001, must be submitted via email or fax to jack.edwards@dla.mil. Quotes must include CAGE code, FOB Destination Bremerton, WA, lead time, manufacturer name, and country of manufacturing. Evaluation will be based on price and other factors detailed in Section M. Electronic invoicing via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) is required for payment requests and receiving reports.
Additional Notes
- Contractors are required to have a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment, unless COTS items are identified as exempt.
- Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential is required for base access.
- Several line items are marked as sole source.
- Contact Jack Edwards at jack.edwards@dla.mil or 385-591-1129 for inquiries.