Opportunity
SAM #FA520526QB120
Sole Source Procurement of GelSight Mobile Series 2 Surface Analysis System and Accessories
Buyer
35th Combat Sustainment Wing
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 24, 2026
Identifier
FA520526QB120
NAICS
423490, 33399
This procurement opportunity is issued by the Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, FA5205 35 CONS PK at Misawa Airbase for advanced surface analysis equipment and related services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, FA5205 35 CONS PK (Misawa Airbase) - OEMs and Vendors: - GelSight (sole source OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - GelSight Mobile Series 2 0.5X Shock-protected System - Includes calibration kit (CAL-G520, BGA D10S20, GSS-CAL-00014), cleaning kit, Pelican hard case, USB to Series 2 cable - PRO Perpetual Software License (GelSight proprietary GSMobile software) - MB012 GelSight Mobile Series 2 Low Friction TPE Gel Cartridges (10-pack) - Virtual training for system and software - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only GelSight is identified as capable of providing the required portable surface analysis equipment and proprietary software - Equipment must enable advanced surface analysis and automated workflow integration - No other OEMs or vendors are considered capable of meeting the technical requirements
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.