RAVEN SWIR Telescope

Location: California
Posted: Jul 25, 2025
Due: Aug 6, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 66 - Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Solicitation No: F1STAB5199A001
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RAVEN SWIR Telescope
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE TEST CENTER
Office
FA9304 AFTC PZZ
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 25, 2025 05:33 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 06, 2025 03:30 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 21, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 6650 - OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
  • NAICS Code:
    • 333310 - Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Edwards , CA 93523
    USA
Description

I. DISCLAIMER



THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.





The Directorate of Contracting, Test Range and Specialized Contracting Division at the Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, CA 93524 is conducting preliminary planning market research to obtain information from potential and eligible contractors for the USAF TPS requirement for a PlaneWave Instruments SWIR Optimized Telescope. Please see attached document, Statement of Objectives, for additional information.





II. REQUIREMENT: The following PlaneWave Instruments equipment is required:






  • 1 QTY – Part 200128Q – DELTA RHO 500 (20”) Fused Silica Optics, 1537mm, F/3

  • 1 QTY – Part: 6071001 – Focuser Series 5 XL 6.26”

  • 1 QTY – Part: 6021001 – 5 INCH Rotator Series-5 Rotator – 5” Clear Aperture Motorized Rotator, 40B Payload Capacity. Requires 5-series

  • 1 QTY – Part: 600199-KIT – Series-5 Controller – KIT

  • 1 QTY – COATING – VIS SWIR BAR Coating

  • 1 QTY – Part: 90000 – Camera/Instrument Adaptation

  • All parts need to be in crating with poly foam and removable screws for protection.



DELIVERY: The contractor shall meet the above requirements no later than 31 December 2025.


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Contracting Office Address
  • CP 661 277 5435 5 SOUTH WOLFE AVE BLDG 2800
  • EDWARDS AFB , CA 93524-1185
  • USA
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History
  • Jul 25, 2025 05:33 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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