Satellite Optics
ID: N00173-25-RFI-3001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

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

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/10b33e50fb954f9787bbb3af78432730/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking information from potential sources for small satellite survey optics as part of a Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to identify fast, moderate-to-large aperture space telescopes suitable for deployment on Evolved Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA)-class small satellites, aimed at enhancing optical space domain awareness (SDA) capabilities. These optics are critical for detecting objects at significant ranges while maintaining a wide field of view, with specific technical requirements including an aperture diameter of 0.1m to 0.5m, F/3 or less, and a mission life of three years or more in various orbital regimes. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement by email to Richard Waterstreet at richard.j.waterstreet2.civ@us.navy.mil, detailing their qualifications and relevant past performance, with responses due by the specified deadline. This RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no awards will be made from this announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Richard Waterstreet
    (202) 923-1547
    richard.j.waterstreet2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Small Satellite Survey Optics RFI_FINAL.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for small satellite survey optics. This RFI is solely for planning purposes and will not result in any awards. NRL is seeking information on fast, moderate-to-large aperture space telescopes suitable for deployment on ESPA-class small satellites for optical space domain awareness (SDA) payloads. Key technical requirements include an aperture diameter of 0.1m to 0.5m, F/3 or less, a bandpass of 400nm to 1000nm, an image circle diameter of 60mm or greater, a mass of 80kg or less, and a mission life of 3 years or greater in LEO to xGEO/Cislunar orbits. NRL is interested in COTS, MCOTS, or MOTS solutions, but custom designs with demonstrated space optics design experience and flight heritage are also welcome. Respondents should provide additional optics details, relevant past performance (within 60 months), and Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) costs and lead times for quantities of 1 and 4 units. The NAICS code is 334511 and the PSC is 6650. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capabilities Statement (max five pages) by email to Richard.Waterstreet@nrl.navy.mil, detailing their business information and ability to meet the requirements. This RFI aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities to potentially shape a future solicitation.
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