Opportunity
SAM #W911SD26QA096
Sources Sought: PlaneWave CDK20 Telescope and Compatible Accessories for Space Science Program
Buyer
MICC West Point
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
W911SD26QA096
NAICS
334519, 541715, 334511, 336419
The Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at West Point, under the Department of Defense, is seeking sources for a high-performance optical telescope system for its Space Science Program. - Government Buyer: - Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC), West Point - Department of Defense - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - PlaneWave Instruments (primary OEM for telescope) - ZWO (camera compatibility) - Shelyak (spectrograph compatibility) - OpTec (focuser/rotator and port selector compatibility) - Products/Services Requested: - PlaneWave Instruments CDK20 20-inch Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) - Minimum clear aperture: 20 inches (500mm) - Dall-Kirkham or Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical design - Must be compatible with Paramount MEII Robotic Telescope Mount - Must support integration with: - ZWO ASI461MM Pro camera - Shelyak LHIRES III Spectrograph - OpTec Gemini Focuser/Rotator - OpTec Perseus 4-Port Selector - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict compatibility with specified mount and accessories - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - This is a sources sought notice, not a request for quotes or proposals - Emphasis on OEM compatibility and technical specifications for advanced astronomical research
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.