Precision Optical Instrument Manufacturing

The contract calls for the manufacture of a dual-axis digital autocollimator meeting exacting optical and mechanical standards, requiring precision engineering to ensure high accuracy and reliability in measurement applications. The device must include embedded firmware with clearly defined versioning including a name, version number, and date stamp to ensure traceability, updates, and compliance with technical documentation requirements. The instrument is intended for specialized use in environmental or defense-related optical calibration systems, with performance criteria demanding strict adherence to industry-leading tolerances. The opportunity is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 334510, which classifies it within the optical instrument and appliance manufacturing sector, and is posted by the Department of Defense through its agency FA2263 Aflcmc Romk Afmetcal. The place of performance is designated as Heath, Ohio, with a response deadline of August 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM Eastern Time, and the solicitation was made available on July 6, 2026. There is no set-aside designation, and the contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering fully integrated, field-ready instruments with documented firmware controls.