SOLE SOURCE REQUEST TO PURCHASE OmniSensing Photonics MotionGo Portable Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV). A miniature, full-featured LDV with built-in data processing, supporting DC to 2.5 MHz frequency range, measuring distances from 0.3 to 30 m, displacem

Mississippi State University has issued a sole source solicitation for the purchase of the OmniSensing Photonics MotionGo Portable Laser Doppler Vibrometer (LDV), a highly specialized measurement device. This compact, full-featured LDV features built-in data processing capabilities and supports a frequency range from DC up to 2.5 MHz, with measurement distances ranging from 0.3 to 30 meters. The choice of this equipment is driven by its unique technical specifications, including its miniature design, integrated digital signal processing, wide frequency response, and advanced networking capabilities, which are not available through any other vendor. The estimated cost of this procurement is $12,000, which Mississippi State University has deemed reasonable when compared to similar products on the market. The university has formally recognized OmniSensing Photonics, Inc. as the sole source supplier due to the specific features required and the device’s technical uniqueness. The solicitation was posted on December 4, 2025, with a response deadline of December 18, 2025. Interested parties were given the opportunity to submit objections to the sole source designation, following established procedures. The acquisition is intended to support research or operational needs within the university, with performance and delivery occurring within Mississippi. The university’s primary contact for this solicitation is Debra Raines, ensuring clear communication and coordination throughout the procurement process.