Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System
Cancelled Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0024
- Agency
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Air Force Research Laboratory
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought for a Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System, with responses due by June 29, 2026 at 10 AM Eastern Time.
This is a non-binding market survey to assess supplier capability; the Government will not accept quotes or award based on this notice. The system is intended for the Structural Validation Branch to measure high-temperature velocity of structural components in hypersonic flight conditions. The procurement specifies firm "or equal" requirements including a laser wavelength of 1550 nm to avoid interference with existing quartz lamp radiant heating systems; a fiber optic lens extender or integrated fiber optic cable compatible with both 1550 nm measurement laser and visible spotting laser, minimum 6 feet in length; minimum bandwidth of 50 kHz; capability to measure minimum velocity of 12.5 m/s; baseline noise floor below 75 m/s on untreated surfaces; and full functionality at standoff distances up to 100 meters. The system must integrate with Polytec MDE-Controller measurement software compatible with a minimum of 8 units expandable to more than 10 sensors, with integration capability for existing PSV-600-3D and PSV-500-1D sensors; provide analog voltage output between 0 and 10 volts; and display output in displacement and acceleration terms.
Interested parties, including small businesses, should submit capability statements addressing company identification, small-business status and category, and relevant experience satisfying the minimum requirements. Responses should be sent electronically to michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil with subject line "Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System."
Notice text
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for a Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System.
This is a Sources Sought (SS). This is not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter a contract. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the Draft Minimum Requirements Document.
NAICS Code: 334516
SUBMISSION DETAILS: All interested parties are encouraged to submit a response to this Sources Sought. Responses will be accepted until 29 June 2026 at 10 AM Eastern Time and should address the following questions:
1. Company name, cage code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address
2. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business as defined in FAR Part 19.1 and the appropriate category (e.g., 8(a), HubZone, etc.).
3. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements.
Capability package responses and questions shall be sent electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.
Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System.” Note that e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files). Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Wright-Patterson AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MRD - Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System.pdf |
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