Electronic Autocollimator

The U.S. Army TMDE Activity is soliciting two high-precision Electronic Autocollimators, specifically the Model 229 923 ELCOMAT HR, to enhance the calibration capabilities of the Army Primary Standards Laboratory at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. These instruments are critical for measuring angular parameters of precision components such as gage blocks, optical prisms, polygons, and wedges, with the goal of significantly reducing measurement uncertainties and improving the Test to Uncertainty ratio for secondary reference labs. Each unit must deliver exceptional accuracy better than 0.05 arcseconds, with a resolution of 0.005 arcseconds and a measuring range of ±150 arcseconds, while maintaining an acquisition range of ±600 arcseconds. The devices must feature dual-axis measurement capability, fully automatic software-controlled operation via the INCOLINK interface, and include a CModul HR control/display unit with RS-232 and USB connectivity. They must also be equipped with an AC-viewfinder prism and undergo DAkkS calibration, which meets or exceeds ISO 17025 accreditation standards. The equipment must adhere to a compact design, not exceeding approximately 12 inches by 8 inches in footprint, ensuring efficient integration into the laboratory environment. Delivery is required to Building 5435 on Fowler Road at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, with a strict response deadline of August 21, 2026. The solicitation, identified by number PANRSA-26-P-0000-033791, falls under NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-Rsa office. Primary point of contact is LaToya Whitsett, with Portia Sampson as the secondary representative. The procurement enforces a brand-name requirement for the ELCOMAT HR model, with no substitutions allowed unless equivalent in all technical specifications, ensuring the highest level of performance and interoperability for the Army’s precision measurement infrastructure.