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USAFA Sky Monitor System
Contact and place of performance
Sana Hamad
USAF Academy, CO 80840
USA
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 Sky Monitor System with the required salient characteristics. Salient Characteristics: Fisheye field of view >= 180 degrees Cooled CCD Variable Exposures allowing for long exp...
View moreMarket 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.
The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is conducting market research through this Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for a Sky Monitor System to be located at the Academy in Colorado. The required system must feature a fisheye field of view of at least 180 degrees, a cooled CCD, and variable exposures for long-duration imaging. Technical specifications also include an integrated filter wheel, a weather-proof housing with an automatic dome defrost, a 16-bit sensor dynamic range, and a resolution exceeding 30 megapixels. The system must support remote operation capabilities.
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the 10 CONS LGC, is managing this requirement under NAICS 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC 6650, Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories. The government is interested in identifying the interest and socio-economic status of all business sizes, including small businesses, woman-owned small businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. Interested parties must submit a capability package that includes their UEI, CAGE code, and business size, along with an authorized reseller letter if the respondent is not the original manufacturer.
Submissions are due by 2:00 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time on June 3, 2026, and should be directed via email to Contract Specialist Sana Hamad and Contracting Officer Kenneth Jackson. This notice, identified by solicitation number FA7000SkyMonitor, is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation. Funds are not currently available for this effort, and the results of this market research will be used to determine the acquisition strategy for the potential requirement.
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