Large Zeiss Coordinate Measurement Machine

The Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC (CAGE 9DRR4), for one new Zeiss PRISMO 16/24/14 Multiple Application Sensor System (MASS) Scanning Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM). The requirement includes the CMM; required probes, stylus kit, workstation, CALYPSO/PiWeb software licenses and maintenance; delivery; installation; ISO-based acceptance testing; training; warranty; and technical support. 

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract as a sole source, as implemented by 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO 12.201-1, because the requirement is available from only one responsible source. Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC is the sole manufacturer of the required PRISMO 16/24/14 CMM system. The Zeiss system is required to maintain compatibility with existing Zeiss CMMs, CALYPSO software, calibration and maintenance processes, service support, spare-parts inventory, and established operator training. No other manufacturer can provide the required Zeiss-manufactured system or satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation that clearly demonstrates the ability to provide the complete required Zeiss system and associated services. The Government will consider all responses received via email no later than 10:00 AM CST on Thursday, 12 November 2026. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Questions and capability statements shall be submitted to Ms. Ercia Anglin, Contracting Officer, at erica.anglin@us.af.mil and Ms. Maddux Golden, Contract Specialist, at maddux.golden@us.af.mil. If no affirmative written responses are received by the stated deadline, the Government intends to award to Carl Zeiss Industrial Quality Solutions, LLC.