Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    SOURCES SOUGHT FOR ASTRONOMICAL OPTICAL TELESCOPE.

    Sol. W911SD26QA096Sources SoughtWEST POINT, NY
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jul 2, 2026
    POSTED
    Jun 25, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334510
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    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.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    W911SD26QA096
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    June 25, 2026
    Response Deadline
    July 2, 2026
    NAICS Code
    334510AI guide
    Issuing Office
    W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
    Primary Contact
    Shawn Valastro
    State
    NY
    ZIP Code
    10996-1514
    AI Product/Service
    product

    Description

    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.

    Key dates

    1. June 25, 2026Posted Date
    2. July 2, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    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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