Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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The Department of Defense is seeking sources for the PlaneWave Instruments CDK20 20” Optical Tube Assembly and related equipment. The telescope must meet specific requirements, including a 20” aperture and compatibility with various mounts and imaging devices. This is a sources sought notice, not a request for quotes.
This is a request for sources that the government can purchase PlaneWave™ Instruments CDK20 20” Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) and associated equipment. This is not a request for quotes.
1. The Space Science Program requires an optical telescope meeting the following minimum specifications:
a. Aperture: 20” (500mm) minimum clear aperture.
b. Optical Design: Dall-Kirkham (or Corrected Dall-Kirkham).
c. Mount Compatibility: Compatible with Paramount MEII Robotic Telescope Mount.
d. Imaging Device Compatibility: Compatible with ZWO ASI461MM Pro camera and Shelyak LHIRES III Spectrograph.
e. Minimum Back Focus: 8” (203mm).
f. Adapter Compatibility: Compatible with OpTec Gemini Focuser/Rotator and OpTec Perseus 4-Port Selector.
SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ASTRONOMICAL OPTICAL TELESCOPE. is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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