ContractCombined Synopsis/SolicitationTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Hexapod for Precision Motion and Angular Positioning

DEPT OF DEFENSE• COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0005
Response Deadline
May 22, 2026
2 days left
Days Remaining
2
Until deadline
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Air Force Research Laboratory, within the Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force, is seeking a commercial hexapod system and ancillary items for precision motion and angular positioning. The requirement supports integration into the Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation Laboratory to position a sensor under test and provide real-time control and feedback through a software API. The system must comply with the Minimum Requirements Document dated 15 May 2026, including limits on footprint and weight, a 100-pound payload capacity, specified translational and angular travel, and real-time operating features such as virtual pivot-point control and keep-out zones; AFRL also accepted a 120 mm/s Z-axis speed, 0.015 degrees position accuracy at the travel edges, and a 200 Hz ERTT frequency. This is a 100% total small business set-aside evaluated on lowest price technically acceptable terms, with delivery required 16 weeks after award to Eglin AFB, Florida. Quotes are due by 22 May 2026 at 12:00 PM ET and must be submitted by email to Mike Hornberger.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541330
Engineering Services
PSC Code
6640
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
Q and A - 20 May 26.docx
Word•16 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
The document is a Q&A section for Solicitation COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0005, titled “Hexapod for Precision Motion and Angular Positioning.” It addresses specific technical questions regarding the hexapod’s performance parameters. The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) confirmed that a vertical translation speed of 120 mm/s in the Z-axis is acceptable. Additionally, a slightly lower position accuracy of 0.015 degrees at the edges of the travel range is also deemed acceptable. Finally, an ERTT (Estimated Round Trip Time) frequency of 200 Hz for the hexapod system is acceptable. These responses clarify key technical specifications, indicating flexibility within certain performance tolerances for the solicited hexapod system.
Hexapod MRD - 14 May 2026.pdf
PDF•114 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
AFRL/RWTSH requires a hexapod for precise angular motion control and positioning of a sensor under test. This hexapod will be integrated into the Kinetic Kill Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation (KHILS) Laboratory to support an urgent sensor development program for IR-guided hypersonic weapons. The system must include a real-time software API capable of issuing updated position state data at rates up to 1200 samples/second. Key requirements include a footprint under 0.5m, weight under 150 lbs, specific travel ranges (±50mm translational, ±20 degrees angular), high speeds and accelerations, a payload capacity of 100 lbs, and precise positioning accuracy and resolution. The software must allow control about a virtual pivot point and define safe keep-out zones. The hexapod needs to receive/issue position state commands/feedback at a minimum rate of 500 samples/second for real-time hardware-in-the-loop simulations.
COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0005.docx
Word•37 KB•May 20, 2026
AI Summary
This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (COMBO-AFRL-PZLEQ-2026-0005) issued by the Air Force Research Laboratory for a commercial item: one Hexapod system and ancillary items. It is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside with NAICS code 541330. Offers will be evaluated based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable criteria, requiring adherence to the Minimum Requirements Document dated May 15, 2026. Delivery is required 16 weeks after the award date to Eglin AFB, FL. The solicitation incorporates various RFO provisions and clauses related to commercial products and services, including those concerning small business, labor standards, environmental considerations, and certifications. Quotes are due by May 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET and should be submitted via email to Mike Hornberger.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedMay 15, 2026
amendedLatest AmendmentMay 20, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineMay 22, 2026
expiryArchive DateJun 6, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Office
FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE

Point of Contact

Name
Mike Hornberger

Place of Performance

GOULDS, Florida, UNITED STATES

Official Sources

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