Optical Comparator

The Department of the Army, MICC-Fort Drum, has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation under solicitation number W911S225U1823 for the procurement of an optical comparator. This requirement, classified under NAICS code 333248 for All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and PSC 3419 for Miscellaneous Machine Tools, is designated as a small business set-aside (SBA). Responses are due by September 10, 2025.

The scope of work involves providing a Dorsey Paragon 24P Heavy Duty Horizontal Beam Optical Comparator, or an equivalent system, featuring Metlogix M2 software with an all-in-one touch screen computer and joystick-controlled motorized X, Y, and Z axes with CNC capabilities. The equipment package includes multiple lenses (10X, 20X, and 50X), a rotary vise stage, an integrated hood with extended curtains, and a harsh environment package. The contract also requires a NIST traceable calibration certificate, a shipping crate, delivery, installation, and training services. Gregory Clifton serves as the point of contact for this notice, which was updated on September 3, 2025.