Sole Source Purchase of OmniSensing Photonics MotionGo Portable Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV)

The Mississippi State University is seeking to purchase an OmniSensing Photonics MotionGo Portable Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV) as a sole source purchase. The LDV is a miniature, full-featured device with built-in data processing, supporting DC to 2.5 MHz frequency range, measuring distances from 0.3 to 30 m, displacement resolution of 0.1 nm, maximum velocity of 20 m/s, and integrated Ethernet/analog outputs. The department requires a compact, portable, high-performance non-contact vibrometer that can measure structural vibrations with sub-nanometer resolution and wide bandwidth. • The MotionGo uniquely combines ultra-compact size, photonics integrated circuit (PIC) design with built-in DSP, dual-laser system, versatile measurement range, and exceptional resolution and noise performance. • The estimated cost of the system is $12,000, which is considered reasonable compared to comparable LDVs from established vendors. • The department has determined that OmniSensing Photonics is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the MotionGo LDV, and that it is the only source that can provide the required item.