Intent to Sole Source Self-Aligning Focus Schlieren System

The United States Air Force is issuing an intent‑to‑sole‑source notice for the procurement of a Self‑Aligning Focus Schlieren System to be used by the Air Force Institute of Technology at Wright‑Patterson AFB, Ohio. The contract will be firm‑fixed‑price and awarded to RH TECHNOLOGIES LLC, the only vendor identified that meets the specialized technical requirements, including an integrated internal grid, self‑alignment capability, vibration resistance, and a passive retro‑reflective screen. The contractor must deliver a complete portable system (optical head, mounting tripod, and documentation) within three months of award, provide on‑site installation, verification, and user training, and include all shipping and insurance costs. Payment is made upon successful acceptance testing, and a one‑year warranty is required. • Provide one (1) self‑aligning focusing Schlieren apparatus with integrated light source and internal grid, no external digital display. • Include a compatible tripod mounting system and full set of user manuals/operation instructions. • Perform on‑site installation, verification, and user training; ship to WPAFB, OH with all costs bundled. • Deliver within 3 months of contract award; warranty of 1 year; payment upon satisfactory acceptance test.