Telescope 16” and Relay Optic
ID: FA4610_Telescope_SSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4610 30 CONS PKVANDENBERG SFB, CA, 93437-5212, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/90b6d3847a9d4c08ab389fd298229c9a/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential contractors capable of providing a 16-inch telescope with relay optics to support the mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The procurement seeks a ruggedized Ritchey-Chretien telescope featuring a 200-inch focal length and a weight limit of 150 pounds, along with a relay optic designed for compatibility with a FLIR 8200 camera, emphasizing the need for advanced optical systems for high-performance imaging in both visible and infrared spectrums. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant experience by December 27, 2024, to the designated contacts, Luciana De Casas and James Hluska, via their provided email addresses, as this initiative is part of preliminary research and does not guarantee a contract award.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Luciana De Casas
    luciana.de_casas@spaceforce.mil
    James Hluska
    james.hluska@spaceforce.mil
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    Attachment_1_Salient Characteristics.pdf
    The document outlines the technical specifications for the Phantom T-1340 Camera System, focusing on a telescope and relay optic as part of a government RFP. The primary requirement is for a ruggedized Ritchey-Chretien telescope featuring a 16-inch aperture and a 200-inch focal length, with a weight limit of 150 pounds. Essential features include a secondary mirror for thermal adjustment, a specialized mounting plate, and a carbon fiber main tube to enhance strength and vibration resilience. The relay optic is designed to interface seamlessly with a FLIR 8200 camera, ensuring correct optical alignment and compatibility with mid-wave infrared frequencies (3-5 um). This request reflects the government's need for advanced optical systems capable of high-performance imaging, particularly in both visible and infrared spectrums, indicating a strategic investment in surveillance or reconnaissance capabilities. The technical precision and robustness required underscore the importance of reliability in mission-critical applications.
    Attachment_2_Sources Sought telescope and Relay.docx
    The 30th Contracting Squadron is issuing a Sources Sought Announcement to assess market interest and capabilities for providing a 16" telescope with relay optics. This initiative, requested by the 2nd Range Operation Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, outlines specifications for a telescope with a 200" focal length, weighing approximately 150 lbs. The announcement seeks responses from potential suppliers, querying their ability to supply the specified equipment or equivalent alternatives, as well as their timeline for providing quotes. Interested parties are encouraged to detail any barriers to fulfilling the requirements and provide comparisons with existing products. This announcement is for informational purposes and does not guarantee a contract. Suppliers must submit their responses by December 27, 2024, to designated government contacts. Overall, the document emphasizes preliminary research into available technologies related to search and detection instrumentation within the applicable NAICS code 334511.
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