USAFA Telescope Backup Camera

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) located in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking information in support of market research being conducted, on how capable and interested parties could supply a Telescope Backup Camera with the required salient characteristics.

Salient Characteristics:

Astronomical Camera

- Scientific/research grade

- Focal plane of 44 mm x 33 mm or larger

- Monochrome (not color)

- Prefer Ethernet connectivity (gigabit/sec transfer rate)

- 16 bit images

- Greater than 80 megapixels

- Sony IMX461 sensor chip is preferred

-Size:  Less than 30 pounds

Submit responses to this Sources Sought by 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time on 10 Jun 2026. Submit response via email to:

Contract Specialist, Ms. Sana Hamad at sana.hamad@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer, Mr. Kenneth Jackson at kenneth.jackson.30@us.af.mil

Thank you for your time, we look forward to your response.

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement. The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteranowned small business, or small business).

Include in your capabilities package/email your UEI, Cage Code, System for Award Management expiration date, as well as technical capability to meet the requirement. If you are not the manufacturer, provide an authorized reseller letter from the manufacturer.

This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO), the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing the capabilities to meet the requirements of the Government. This Sources Sought does not constitute a solicitation for bids or quotations, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.

Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this Sources Sought; all costs associated with responding to this Sources Sought will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit nonproprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly, and protected from disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Please note, there is no solicitation available at this time and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Funds are not currently available for this effort.