SAM #IASS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0025

Sole Source Procurement: Polytec VibroFlex QTec Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System and Software for AFRL at Wright-Patterson AFB

This opportunity is for the Air Force Research Laboratory's Structural Validation Branch at Wright-Patterson AFB to procure a Polytec VibroFlex QTec Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System and related software, primarily on a sole source basis to Polytec, Inc. - Agency: Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Structural Validation Branch - Sole source intent: Polytec, Inc. is the designated OEM - Main products: - VibroFlex QTec Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System (10 sensor heads with fiber-optic lenses) - Polytec VibroFlex Connect Front End system controllers and data output modules - Polytec MDE-Controller Measurement Software (compatible with at least 8 sensors, expandable) - Technical requirements: - 1550 nm laser wavelength - Fiber optic lens extender or integrated cable (minimum 6 feet) - Minimum 50 kHz bandwidth - Velocity measurement of at least 12.5 m/s - Noise floor below 75 m/s - Functionality up to 100 meters standoff - Integration with existing Polytec hardware/software - Installation locations: - Eight sensors in Large Thermoacoustic Test Facility - Two sensors in Small Thermoacoustic Test Facility - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Responses may be considered to determine if competition is warranted - No explicit period of performance, but a referenced date of June 4, 2026 may indicate delivery or completion - Estimated contract value likely in the mid-to-high six figures, based on quantity and technical requirements - Potential competitors include other manufacturers of high-end laser vibrometer systems - Ancillary items and software required for full system integration

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This requirement is for VibroFlex QTec Fiber Optic Laser Doppler Vibrometer System at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SINGLE SOURCE:  The NAICS Code is 334516. Air Force Research Laboratory's Structural Validation Branch (AFRL/RAVZ), contemplates awarding a single source purchase order as authorized by RFO 12.201-2 to Polytec, Inc.  Please see the attachments to this notice for additional details.  This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  A determination by the Government for the competition of this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  Any responses should be e-mailed to the buyer at EMAIL no later than 3 July 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.  Only responses received by this date will be considered.  All questions should be directed to the buyer at michael.hornberger.1@us.af.mil.

Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “VibroFlex QTec 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.

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