Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer 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 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is conducting a Sources Sought (SS) to identify capable Small Business concerns for a Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System. This system is essential for validating high-temperature structural components, particularly for hypersonic flight conditions. Responses will inform market research.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for a Polytec VibroFlex Connect "or equal" Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System and ancillary items. Key technical specifications include:
- Laser Wavelength: 1550 nm.
- Fiber Optic Lens Extender/Cable: Minimum 6 feet, compatible with 1550 nm measurement laser and visible spotting laser.
- Bandwidth: Minimum 50 kHz for data analysis up to 20 kHz.
- Velocity Measurement: Minimum 12.5 m/s.
- Noise Floor: Below 75 µm/s on any untreated surface.
- Standoff Distance: Fully functional up to 100 meters.
- Software: Polytec MDE-Controller or equivalent, managing 8+ sensors, integrating existing Polytec sensors (PSV-600-3D, PSV-500-1D), defining geometry, acquiring data, displaying deflected shapes, and exporting in universal file format. Must be compatible with existing government-owned Polytec software and hardware.
- Analog Voltage Output: 0-10 volts.
- Display Options: Displacement and acceleration.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: Targeting Small Business concerns.
- Response Due: June 29, 2026, at 10 AM Eastern Time.
- Published: June 18, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH.
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit responses electronically to Mike Hornberger at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil. The email subject line must be "Polytec VibroFlex Connect Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System." Responses should include:
- Company name, CAGE code, address, point of contact, phone number, and email address.
- Identification of Small Business designation (e.g., 8(a), HubZone).
- Description of relevant capability and experience to provide the system in accordance with the minimum requirements.
- Attachments should be .PDF, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xlsx formats.
Additional Notes
This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes only and is not a presolicitation, Request for Quote (RFQ), or a commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government will not accept quotes at this time.