66 -- True Titchey-Chretien Telescope

The contract solicitation number FA8601-06-T-0105 is a sole source procurement intended solely for informational purposes, with the government planning to solicit and negotiate exclusively with RC Optical Systems based in Flagstaff, Arizona. The procurement involves the acquisition of two 12.5-inch True Titchy-Chretien Ruggedized Telescopes, each equipped with a command center, 100 mm finder scope, tube ring set, riser blocks, dovetail adaptor plates, a modified low profile focuser, a collimation scope, an adapter plate, and a ship case. This unique telescope is required for its specific capability to capture, collimate, and focus light, which is essential for mission-related activities, justifying the decision for a sole source contract under the appropriate Federal Acquisition Regulations. Responses to this solicitation, which will determine whether a competitive procurement will occur, were due by June 29, 2006, and were to be submitted to Rachel Hock, the designated contract specialist. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 333314. The government retains discretion regarding whether to proceed competitively based on feedback to this notice. There are no attachments associated with this announcement, and all communications and submissions were directed to the contact information provided for Rachel Hock.