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U.S. Department Of Defense·Colorado

Telescope and Dome IT System Software Support

Closes 7/27/2026$50k – $200kSole Source
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Description

The US Air Force Academy (USAFA) is seeking to award a sole source firm-fixed-price purchase order for remote IT support and custom software upgrades for the USAFA One-Meter Telescope. The services involve specialized remote engineering labor to integrate a new main telescope control computer and perform custom software upgrades to the telescope system. This includes upgrading the dome control motor/motion logic, tracking, pointing, and camera compatibility to ensure efficient low-earth orbit satellite tracking. Key aspects of the job include: • Remote IT support for 200 hours • Custom software upgrades for the telescope system • Integration of a new main telescope control computer • Upgrading the dome control motor/motion logic, tracking, pointing, and camera compatibility

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Contact

Ronald Wilson

[email protected]

Key dates

Opened
7/22/2026
Closes
7/27/2026
Duration
200 hours

Last updated

Details

Type
Sole Source
Industry
Information Technology and Software Development
NAICS
541511
Solicitation №
FA700026Q0085

Budget estimate

$50,000 – $200,000

The budget for this opportunity is not explicitly stated, but based on the requirement for 200 hours of remote IT support and custom software upgrades, it can be estimated that the budget will be in the range of $50,000 to $200,000. This estimation is based on an hourly rate of $250 to $1000, which is a common range for IT consulting services. The actual budget may vary depending on the complexity of the task, the expertise of the provider, and the negotiations between the provider and the US Air Force Academy.

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