Sources Sought For Astronomical Optical Telescope.

The US government is seeking sources for an astronomical optical telescope with specific minimum specifications. The telescope must have a 20” (500mm) minimum clear aperture, a Dall-Kirkham or Corrected Dall-Kirkham optical design, and be compatible with the Paramount MEII Robotic Telescope Mount. It must also be compatible with the ZWO ASI461MM Pro camera and Shelyak LHIRES III Spectrograph. The minimum back focus is 8” (203mm), and it must be compatible with the OpTec Gemini Focuser/Rotator and OpTec Perseus 4-Port Selector. • The telescope must meet the specified minimum specifications. • The government is seeking sources for the PlaneWave Instruments CDK20 20” Optical Tube Assembly (OTA) and associated equipment. • This is not a request for quotes. • The Space Science Program requires the optical telescope for its operations.