Intent to Single Source - GelSight Mobile Series 2

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
FA520526QB120
NAICS
33399
PSC
3439
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
July 19, 2026
Response due
July 24, 2026
Place of performance
Misawa Airbase

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense intends to single source a contract for the GelSight Mobile Series 2, a product that falls under the NAICS code 33399 for other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing. This procurement does not use a set-aside for small businesses, making it open to all eligible contractors. As a presolicitation notice, this opportunity will likely require tracking by interested parties, who should monitor the solicitation for release.

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Description

Misawa Airbase is in need of GelSight products listed below. Market research conducted found that GelSight is the sole vendor capable of providing these products, associated service and proprietary software. A recent contract was found (N6660423P0165) that purchased identical assets. This requirement was also executed as a sole source. This specific brand is sought for its portable surface analysis that quantifies X-Y-Z dimensions of any material at any workflow location regardless of composition, reflectivity, or transparency. It is desired for its ability eliminate false failures, scrap, and rework through the automated process workflows, including robotic operation, that are enabled by external triggering, remote mounting, pass/fail test routines, batch-mode analysis, stl /.csv outputs, and immediate .pdf report generate . This device is sought along with the Proprietary GSMobile software. Market research was not able to identify any other sources capable of providing these assets resulting in the Single Source determination. 1.GelSight Mobile Series 2 0.5X Shock-protected System Includes: • GelSight Mobile Device (Shock-protected version) • Calibration Kit: - CAL-G520 (CoC) - BGA D10S20 - GSS-CAL-00014 • Cleaning Kit • Pelican Hard Case • USB to Series 2 Cable 2. PRO - Perpetual Software License 3. MB012 (10-pk) GelSight Mobile™ Series 2 Low Friction TPE Gel Cartridges 4. Virtual Training This is not a posting for request for quotes (RFQ). No vendor is requested to submit a quote in response to this posting. If a vendor believes they are able to provide these assets/service, please reach out to the below POC with a capability statement.

Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.

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