Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: New York
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 12 - Fire Control Equipment
NAICS Category:
  • 333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing
Posted Date: Jun 25, 2026
Due Date: Jul 2, 2026
Solicitation No: W911SD26QA096
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Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
W911SD26QA096
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
AMC
Sub Command
ACC
Sub Command 2
MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND
Sub Command 3
FDO EUSTIS
Office
W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jun 25, 2026 03:28 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 02, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Jul 17, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
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  • Place of Performance:
    West Point , NY 10996
    USA
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.


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Contracting Office Address
  • KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN MADC 681 ROGERS PLACE 1ST FLOOR
  • WEST POINT , NY 10996-1514
  • USA
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History
  • Jun 25, 2026 03:28 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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