Wide Area CMM
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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 DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE / RAPID Innovation Center at Hill Air Force Base, UT has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a high-accuracy, handheld Wide Area CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). This acquisition includes necessary accessories, initial calibration, and operator training. This is a full and open competition. Offers are due by May 13, 2026, at 1500 MT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Wide Area CMM with specific technical specifications:
- Accuracy: Minimum ± (50 + 5 L/1000) µm
- Repeatability: Minimum 0.025 mm
- Working Distance: Minimum 300 mm
- Scan Speed: Minimum 2.4 million points per second
- Probe System Accuracy: Minimum ± (28 + 5/1000) µm
Required accessories include CMM support equipment, software, WLAN unit, AC cables, rechargeable Li-Ion batteries, charger, manual kit, tripod, extension pole, and a wagon for the camera. The software must be Windows 11 compatible, capable of .stl export, inspection, and modeling. Training for a minimum of four trainees, covering equipment, software, calibration, and maintenance, is required at Hill AFB, UT. A one-year warranty covering defects and software updates is also mandatory.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition
- NAICS Code: 333248 (All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees
- Delivery: 90 days after Award Receipt (ARO) to Rulon Stitzer, 5925 Southgate Ave, Bldg 205, Hill AFB, UT 84056. FOB Destination terms apply.
- Published Date: April 27, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 13, 2026, at 1500 MT
- Questions Due: May 04, 2026, at 1500 MT
- Submission Method: Electronic mail to both lauren.reigenborn@us.af.mil and hideo.mera.2@us.af.mil.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and technical capability in accordance with the Purchase Description.
- Required Information: Offerors must provide their CAGE code and be registered in SAM.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, effective through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2026-01. Key clauses include those related to telecommunications, Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, and Buy American/Trade Agreements. Offerors should review Attachments 1 (Purchase Description) and 2 (Provisions and Clauses) for full details.