Project Information

Bid Title

Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

New York

Published Date

Jun 25, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 2, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

W911SD26QA096

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Project Description

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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

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
• 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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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• KO DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTIN MADC 681 ROGERS PLACE 1ST FLOOR
• WEST POINT , NY 10996-1514
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Shawn Valastro
• shawn.m.valastro.civ@army.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 25, 2026 03:28 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 12Fire Control Equipment

• NAICS 333314Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

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