USAFA Falcon Telescopic Network Cameras Sources Sought
ID: FA700025SSFTNCType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7000 10 CONS LGCUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CAMERAS, STILL PICTURE (6720)

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https://sam.gov/opp/524785b58ae142969d88f8317fbdda7f/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought notice for the acquisition of Falcon Telescopic Network Cameras for the United States Air Force Academy's Dean of Faculty Physics Department. The cameras must meet specific technical requirements, including a monochromatic sensor, a minimum full-frame sensor size, and capabilities for continuous operation, among others. This procurement is crucial for enhancing the Academy's physics research capabilities, and interested vendors are encouraged to submit a capabilities package detailing their qualifications and relevant experience by May 8, 2025. For further inquiries, potential respondents can contact Katlyn Blacksten at katlyn.blacksten@us.af.mil or Nicole Cibula at nicole.cibula@us.af.mil.

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    Katlyn Blacksten
    (719) 333-3142
    katlyn.blacksten@us.af.mil
    Nicole Cibula
    nicole.cibula@us.af.mil
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