OPTICS VFT UPGRADE
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 Department of Justice, Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (UNICOR) has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for an OPTICS VFT UPGRADE at their Butner, NC facility. This action seeks to upgrade the VFT Generator at Butner Optics to enable the production of new lens types, with SatisLoh North America, Inc. identified as the sole-source provider.
Scope of Work
The required upgrade involves the VFT Generator, which is currently outdated and unable to produce desired lens types. Key components and services include:
- VTF-orbit-21 - Secondary Fast-tool (water cooled): $37,700.00
- Amplifier, Mannhardt: $4,190.00
- Installation Service: $2,654.00 The installation is described as delicate, requiring experienced technicians.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole-Source)
- Proposed Contractor: SatisLoh North America, Inc.
- Estimated Value: $44,544.00
- Published Date: March 25, 2026
- Place of Performance: Butner, NC
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a sole-source justification.
Evaluation
This is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation for proposals. The agency determined that SatisLoh North America, Inc., as the manufacturer of the generator, is uniquely qualified to perform the necessary upgrade. The justification cites statutory authority 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(2).
Additional Notes
Market research was conducted to determine the fairness and reasonableness of the cost for similar upgrades. Traditional market research for alternative providers was not conducted due to the requirement for brand-name machinery compatible with the current system, necessitating direct purchase from the manufacturer.