Starrett Optical Coordinate Measuring Machine

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the acquisition of a single Starrett AVR300 optical coordinate measuring machine with a workstation and one day of on-site training for the Defense Logistics Agency’s Product Test Center in Columbus, Ohio. The solicitation number is SP4706-26-Q-0XXX, with a response deadline of May 8, 2026, and the requirement is set under NAICS code 334516 for other measuring and inspecting equipment manufacturing. The procurement is structured as a sole source action justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the mandatory requirement for compatibility with existing MetLogix M3 CNC measurement software, which limits competition to vendors capable of delivering a system that can execute legacy inspection programs without reprogramming. All responses must meet strict technical specifications, including a new, factory-fresh unit with motorized CNC drives, a minimum 12” x 8” x 8” work envelope, a 0.1-micron resolution digital color video camera with motorized 12:1 zoom, three LED or fiber optic illumination sources, and a Windows-based operating system with a 24-inch monitor. The system must include a thread inspection module, be delivered as a fully integrated turnkey solution, and come with one-year warranty from installation date. Delivery is required within 8 to 10 weeks of award to Building 17-3 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus, with final acceptance occurring at Building 11, Section 7, in Whitehall, Ohio. All shipping costs must be included in the offered price, and the contractor is responsible for installation, initial calibration with a separate quoted line item, and one full day of on-site training for five laboratory technicians. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) using DODAAC SL0700, per DFARS clauses 252.232-7003 and 252.232-7006. While the contract value is not yet established, the acquisition is anticipated to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation approach without trade-offs. Key points of contact include Elizabeth Dickstein as the primary POC, Kedric Jones as the Government Technical Representative and COR, Kyle Palmer as the COR, and Jeremiah Jones for delivery and training coordination. No formal contract clauses, attachments, or offeror certifications are currently provided, but the procurement is clearly