Sources sought
Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.
W911SD26QA096
Department of the Army, W6QM Micc-West Point.
Response deadline
July 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
Closed 76 days ago. Posted June 25, 2026. Scheduled to archive July 17, 2026.
Description
As published on SAM.gov.
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.
Publications
Every notice SAM.gov issued under this solicitation number, oldest first. Each is a separate record on SAM.
June 25, 2026
Sources sought
Due July 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice be0b92dddbea45388fd12ecf31a86a88
Points of contact
- Shawn Valastroshawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil