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

Mississippi State University is requesting a sole source purchase of the OmniSensing Photonics MotionGo Portable Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV). 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, and versatile measurement range. • The estimated cost of the system is $12,000. • The department has determined that OmniSensing Photonics is the sole manufacturer and supplier of the MotionGo LDV. • The department has surveyed LDV products from leading vendors and determined that none of these suppliers offer a compact, integrated LDV with the same resolution, bandwidth, and portability as the MotionGo. • The department has obtained a formal quote from OmniSensing to ensure the most competitive price available.