Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.
Tucson, AZ
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Not Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 2901 W Sahuaro Divide, Tucson, AZ 85742, USA
- Website
- astronomical.com
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Health Care Equipment & Services
- Health Care Equipment & Supplies
- Eyewear
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
- Profiles
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $0 |
| FY2024 | $109,164 |
| FY2023 | $448,327 |
Contract awards
| Award | Agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase of an IR telescope | National Institute of Standards and Technology | $525,514 | |
| Telescope drive systems | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $31,977 | |
| Telescope upgrade | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $98,995 | |
| Spectrograph | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $572,500 | |
| Dome controller replacement | Naval Supply Systems Command (Navy) | $18,380 |
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
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About the company
Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc. is a company that specializes in providing astronomical telescopes, control systems, and custom instruments, offering a range of robotic telescope models in sizes from 0.5 m to 2.5 m. Through federal contract awards, the company has provided telescopes, telescope components, controllers, and related equipment to agencies conducting astronomical research, including the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of the Navy's Naval Observatory.
Specific goods and services Astronomical Consultants & Equipment has provided through federal contracts include infrared telescope systems, telescope drive systems with integrated timing upgrades, spectrograph systems, dome controller replacements, telescope installation support services, and observatory dome renovations. These contracts have been prime awards as well as set aside awards designated for small businesses. The infrared telescope system was a $525,514 firm fixed price purchase order from the National Institute of Standards and Technology to support spectral irradiance measurements at an observatory in Chile. Telescope drive systems were acquired through a $31,977 firm fixed price purchase order from the Naval Observatory intended to support astronomical research programs. Additionally, a $572,500 firm fixed price contract was awarded by the Naval Observatory to deliver a spectrograph system for installation on a Keck outrigger telescope at an agency facility, in order to upgrade equipment for ongoing astronomical research activities.
SBA capabilities narrative
We manufacture research-grade telescopes and specialize in the refurbishment of large telescopes and observatories, with over 30 installations at major international observatories. ACE provides turnkey-solutions for new observatories, from design to implementation with staff training. Professional astronomers advise and design custom solutions for complex instrumentation including direct imaging, spectroscopy and multi-function observing.
We manufacture the ACE Smart Dome, which is an industrial controller for professional observatory enclosures including Ash Dome, Observa-dome brands, as well as large custom domes.
Quick answers
Is Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.'s SAM.gov registration is active through May 6, 2027.
What is Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.'s CAGE code?
Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.'s CAGE code is 54SQ9, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is HADAERGEERU8.
How much has Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $557,491 to Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc. in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.'s most recent federal award?
Astronomical Consultants & Equipment, Inc.'s most recent federal contract award is Purchase of an IR telescope (1333ND23PNB680472), from National Institute of Standards and Technology, on September 11, 2023.
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