# Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/w911sd26qa096

- Solicitation number: W911SD26QA096
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Army
- Agency: Department of the Army
- Contracting office: W6QM Micc-West Point (W911SD)
- Place of performance: West Point, New York
- County: Orange County (FIPS 36071). https://abierto.us/counties/orange-county-ny-36071
- City: West Point. https://abierto.us/cities/west-point-ny-3680747
- First posted: June 25, 2026
- Last posted: June 25, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/be0b92dddbea45388fd12ecf31a86a88/view

## 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.

## Publications

- June 25, 2026: Sources sought, due July 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. Notice be0b92dddbea45388fd12ecf31a86a88. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/be0b92dddbea45388fd12ecf31a86a88/view

## Points of contact

- Shawn Valastro, shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil

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