SAM #SS-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0014

Market Research for Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod System for AFRL KHILS Lab

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), under the Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, is conducting market research to identify small businesses capable of supplying an Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod system for use in advanced simulation laboratories. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), RWTSH division - Contracting office: FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE - OEM Highlight: - Axiom Optics is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Systems Requested: - Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod system - Includes: hexapod, controller, cables, SYM_Motion control software with API, UDP Acquisition + State Feedback, External Real-Time Trajectory features, documentation, factory acceptance tests, packaging, and hotline support during startup - Quantity: 1 system - Unique Requirements: - Respondents must be small businesses - Must demonstrate relevant experience and capability to provide the specified system - The system will support the Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (KHILS) Laboratory for the Hypersonic Infrared Target Sensing (HITS) ARAP program, focusing on real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulations of seeker sensors - Place of Performance: - Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Laboratory (KHILS Lab), Eglin Air Force Base, Florida - Purpose: - Sources Sought notice for market capability assessment; not a solicitation for bids or proposals

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has a requirement for an Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod.

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 or 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 into 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 5 May 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 “Axiom Optics HEGOA Table Top Motion Hexapod.” 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.

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