Matrix Array Ultrasonic Testing NDI System
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 Department of the Air Force, specifically AFSC PZIMA at Tinker Air Force Base, OK, intends to procure a Dolphitech Matrix Array Ultrasonic Testing (MAUT) Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) System. This is a Presolicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The system must meet highly specific technical requirements for advanced NDI capabilities. Responses are due by June 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a fully integrated, portable, and battery-operable Dolphitech MAUT NDI system, including hardware and software. Key technical specifications include:
- A non-multiplexed, fully parallel architecture capable of simultaneously driving and acquiring data from a minimum of 16,384 (128x128) individual transducer elements.
- Real-time Full Matrix Capture (FMC) and Total Focusing Method (TFM) processing.
- High-resolution C-scan, B-scan, D-scan, and 3D volumetric imaging directly from raw data.
- Two (2) True 2D Matrix Array transducers (128x128 elements each), one 5.0 MHz and one 10.0 MHz.
- The system must demonstrate verified operation and acoustic performance free of artifacts.
Deliverables include the Dolphitech MAUT Instrument, both specified transducers, all necessary software licenses (for data acquisition, advanced analysis including FMC/TFM, and reporting), cables, power supply, and a rugged transport case. The contractor will also provide training at Tinker Air Force Base.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Firm Fixed Price contract contemplated)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 334519 (Size Standard: 600 Employees)
- Period of Performance: Estimated 8-12 Weeks ARO
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT
- Published: June 16, 2026
Evaluation
A Brand Name Justification indicates that only a Dolphitech system meets the essential technical requirements, which are described as cutting-edge and proprietary. Market research confirmed only one manufacturer (Dolphitech) meets these minimum needs. The requirement will be competed among multiple authorized resellers of the Dolphitech brand to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
Additional Notes
Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Foreign participation is not permitted. For further information, contact Sondra Groth at Sondra.Groth@us.af.mil.