Stratvocate offers a wealth of information and easy-to-use tools for those involved in federal contracting.

Subject: Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.
Solicitation Number: W911SD26QA096
Notice Type: SRCSGT
Notice Published: 06-25-26
Response Due: 07-02-26

Agency: Department of the Army
Office: W6QM MICC-WEST POINT
Contact: Shawn Valastro This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Office Address: WEST POINT, NY 10996-1514
Place of Performance: West Point, NY 10996


Click for official SAM (FBO) notice, additional information, and accompanying attachments

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.