Telescope 16” and Relay Optic
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA4610_Telescope_SS
- Agency
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Air Force Space Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Lompoc, California 93437, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 30th Contracting Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for a 16" telescope and relay optic system to support mission requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,350 employees. This Request for Information (RFI) seeks detailed information from potential vendors about their capabilities to provide a ruggedized Ritchey-Chretien telescope with specific technical specifications, including a 200" focal length and maximum weight of 150 lbs. Interested vendors are required to email Luciana De Casas and James Hluska with their company details, cage code, and small business status by December 27, 2024. The government emphasizes that this is a market research exercise and does not guarantee a future contract, with all response costs to be borne by the participating vendors.
The procurement does not currently have a small business set-aside, but the government will determine potential set-aside opportunities based on the responses received. To qualify for potential small business consideration, at least two qualified small businesses must demonstrate capabilities that meet the salient characteristics outlined in the attached specifications. The telescope system is designed for the 2nd Range Operation Squadron and requires specific technical capabilities, including enhanced protected aluminum coating for visible and IR spectrum performance, and a relay optic component compatible with a FLIR 8200 camera. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized and potentially high-value procurement. Vendors are advised that any future solicitation will be posted on SAM.gov, and they should monitor the site for additional information about this potential opportunity.
Notice text
1. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This Sources Sought Notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes- it does not constitute a Request for Quotes (RFQ) or a promise to issue an RFQ in the future. This Notice does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Furthermore, the Government is not at this time seeking quotations and will not accept unsolicited offers. Interested vendors are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Notice. All costs associated with responding to this Notice will be solely at the interested party’s expense. Not responding to this Notice does not preclude participation in any future RFQ, if issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://www.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor these sites for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
2. The 30th Contracting Squadron (30 CONS) is conducting market research to identify potential contractors that can provide Telescope 16” and Relay Optic to support Vandenberg SFB mission.
The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with the corresponding size standard of 1,350 Employees.
To assist 30 CONS in making a determination regarding the level of participation by small business in any subsequent procurement that may result from this Notice, you are also encouraged to provide information regarding product specifications and how they fullfill the salient characteristis. Please outline how you would envision your company's areas of expertise and any past experience you may have that meet the specific requirements contained in this announcement.
In order to make a determination for a small business set-aside, two or more qualified and capable small businesses must submit responses that demonstrate their qualifications. Responses must demonstrate the company’s ability to perform in accordance with the Limitations on Subcontracting clause (FAR 52.219-14).
3. The information that is received from this Notice will be used to make the best decision on how to proceed with this acquisition. Information received will not be shared with other potential offerors. If your firm is interested in potential opportunities related to this post please email Luciana De Casasluciana.de_casas@spaceforce.mil and James Hluska at james.hluska@spaceforce.mil. In the body of the email please include the name of your firm, cage code, small business status and any other information you deem relevant for market research purposes.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment_2_Sources Sought telescope and Relay.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_1_Salient Characteristics.pdf |
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