Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has issued a Sources Sought notice for an Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod. This market research aims to identify Small Business concerns capable of providing this specialized equipment for the Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (KHILS) Laboratory. Responses are due by May 5, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
The AFRL/RWTSH requires the hexapod system to support the Hypersonic Infrared Target Sensing (HITS) ARAP program. It will function as a flight motion platform for articulating concept seeker sensors in real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) simulations, crucial for testing IR-guided hypersonic weapons.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The requirement includes the hexapod, controller, cables, SYM_Motion control software, documentation, factory acceptance tests, packaging, and hotline support. Specific technical requirements are:
- Travel Ranges: Defined linear (Tx-Ty / Tz) and rotational (Rx-Ry / Rz) axes.
- Performance: Specific speed and acceleration limits for linear and rotational axes.
- Payload: Minimum 50 kg vertical capacity.
- Precision: Position Accuracy (0.005°), Resolution (0.001°), and Repeatability (0.005°).
- Software Integration: SYM_Motion API for external control, UDP Acquisition + State Feedback broadcasting at 100 Hz, and External Real-Time Trajectory (ERTT) for on-the-fly control. All "or equal" items must meet these firm requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Interested Small Business concerns are encouraged to respond.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 10 AM Eastern Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
Submission Details
Interested parties should submit responses electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil. Responses must include:
- Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone, and email.
- Identification of Small Business designation (e.g., 8(a), HubZone).
- Description of relevant capability and experience to meet the minimum requirements. The email subject line must be "Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod." Attachments should be in .PDF, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx formats; .zip or .exe files are not permitted.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice, not a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The Government will not accept quotes or pay for preparation costs. Responses will inform the Government's market capabilities review.