Electronic Autocollimator
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone, on behalf of the U.S. Army Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment Activity (USATA), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for Electronic Autocollimators. The agency seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing two (2) units for angle measurements and calibration of optical components. Responses are due March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This RFI aims to gather information for the potential brand-name or equivalent purchase of two (2) Electronic Autocollimators. These devices will be used by the Army Primary Standards Laboratory (APSL) at Redstone Arsenal, AL, for angle measurements and calibration of angular gage blocks, optical prisms, optical polygons, and optical wedges. The goal is to improve measurement uncertainties and enhance the Test to Uncertainty ratio for secondary reference labs.
Key technical requirements include:
- Accuracy: Better than 0.05 arcseconds.
- Resolution: Less than 0.01 arcseconds.
- Measurement Range: Greater than ±100 arcseconds.
- Capability: Dual-axis measurement.
- Footprint: Approximately no larger than 12in by 8in.
- Calibration: ISO 17025 accredited.
The RFI specifically mentions Model 229 923 ELCOMAT HR or equivalent, with detailed specifications such as 0.005 arcsec resolution, absolute accuracy of ±0.01 arcsec over 10 arcsec range and ±0.03 arcsec over total range, measuring range of +/- 150 arcsec, and DAkkS Calibration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Special Notice (for market research only). This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue an RFP.
- NAICS Code: 423830 (Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers).
- Product Service Code: 6625 (Electrical and Electronic Properties Measuring and Testing Instruments).
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL.
- Set-Aside: TBD.
- Response Due: March 31, 2026.
- Published: March 17, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should respond via email with the following information:
- Full company name.
- Business size.
- Socio-economic status (as applicable).
- Point of Contacts (POCs): name, position, office and mobile telephone numbers, and email address.
- CAGE Code.
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).
Additional Notes
Responses are for information and planning purposes only. The U.S. Government will not pay for information submitted. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. No phone calls will be accepted; all responses must be emailed to Portia R. Sampson (portia.r.sampson.civ@army.mil) and LaToya T. Whitsett (latoya.t.whitsett.civ@army.mil).