Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The U.S. Air Force at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, is pursuing a sole-source acquisition under FAR 12.102(a) for a Leica Absolute Tracker AT960LR laser measurement system, including all associated components, software, setup, and training, with Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Inc. identified as the intended awardee. This action follows market research conducted through GSA eBuy and SAM.gov to confirm the uniqueness of the solution, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334516 and a small business size standard of 1,000 employees applying. The requirement specifies delivery and integration of the AT960LR system capable of 80-meter range measurements with T-Probe III support, accompanied by an ISO 17025 calibration certificate conforming to ISO 10360-10 standards, along with specialized transport cases including the MTC51 and MAS141, and optional training. While the solicitation number FA462526Q1024 and posting date of July 1, 2026, indicate preparation activity, the document functions as a Sources Sought Synopsis intended only for market research and carries no commitment to award, with a planned award date on or after July 7, 2026. No formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing details, or FAR-mandated provisions are included since this is pre-solicitation in nature, and all contractual terms will be defined in a subsequent action. The place of performance is fixed at Whiteman AFB, with no delivery or invoicing methods specified, and all inquiries must be directed to 2Lt Najee Holland and Tiffany Driskill via their official email addresses. The equipment must comply with manufacturer-supplied warranties and maintenance conditions, including annual recertification under the MyCare Premium plan, though no MIL-STD packaging, preservation, or labeling requirements are cited. Respondents were required to supply company details, CAGE or UEI codes, and address technical specifications in narrative form by May 7, 2026, via email only, with no formal proposal formats, page limits, or submission portals mandated.