Attachment_2_Sources Sought telescope and Relay.docx
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This is a Sources Sought notice issued by the 30th Contracting Squadron seeking information about potential sources for a 16" telescope and relay optics for the 2nd Range Operation Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The required specifications include a 16" aperture, 200" focal length scope weighing 150 lbs (+/- 10 lbs) with relay optics.
The opportunity falls under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). Interested vendors must respond by December 27, 2024, at 12:00 PM PST to the provided Space Force contracting contacts with information about their capabilities, potential alternative solutions, and anticipated quote preparation timeframes. Responses should include company details, cage code, and small business status. The government will use responses to determine potential small business set-aside opportunities, requiring at least two qualified small businesses demonstrating capability to meet the requirements.
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Sources Sought 16" Telescope and relay optics Equal or Better December 19, 2024
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. The 30th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to determine interest and capability of potential sources. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.
The 2nd Range Operation Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, is seeking potential sources to provide an 16” aperture 200” Focal length Scope @150Lbs +/- 10lbs and a Relay optic.
Please see Attachment 1 – Telescope 16” and Relay Optic and SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is anticipated to be 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and a contract may or may not result.
Please accompany your submission with answers to the questions below:
1. Are you capable of providing the products as outlined in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics? Identify barriers, if any.
1. Are there products of equal or better capability to the ones listed in Attachment 1 – Salient Characteristics? How are they equal/better? If applicable, please provide a side-by-side comparison between Deep Sky Telescope & Relay your proposed Telescope & Relay.
1. Do you intend to provide a quote for this requirement? How many days would you need to prepare a quote?
This Sources Sought Announcement is solely for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation or Request for Quote. Please send responses to: Contract Specialist, luciana.de_casas@spaceforce.mil and Contracting Officer, james.hluska@spaceforce.mil no later than 12:00 P.M. PST on December 27, 2024.
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