Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.
Inactive on SAM.gov — responses were due 2 Jul 2026 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Department of the Army, DoD · West Point, NY · Solicitation W911SD26QA096
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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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