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DFM Engineering Focusing Telescope System Synopsis

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M67854-20-R-0018Federal

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The contract titled "DFM Engineering Focusing Telescope System Synopsis" is a presolicitation issued by the Department of Defense through the Commander’s office located in Quantico, Virginia. It was posted on January 28, 2020, and pertains to the procurement of engineering services related to a focusing telescope system. The solicitation number is M67854-20-R-0018, and it falls under the NAICS code 333314, indicating that it involves manufacturing processes related to optical instruments. The performance location for this contract is in Longmont, Colorado. The contracting office has provided points of contact for inquiries, including Nicholas J. Booth and Candace Medina, with their respective email addresses available for communication. No type of set-aside or special designation is indicated for this solicitation. This presolicitation aims to identify potential contractors capable of delivering the required engineering solutions for the telescope system, contributing to defense capabilities. Further details and updates about the opportunity can be accessed through the specified government contracting website.

General Info

Department of Defense seeks engineering services for telescope system manufacturing in Longmont, Colorado.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Commander

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Longmont, CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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M67854-20-R-0018 Notice of Intent to Sole Source to DFM Engineering

presolicitation

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PostedJan 24

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Contacts2 people available

OfficeQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Commander

Office AddressQUANTICO, VA, 22134-6050, USA

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Nicholas J. Booth

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Candace Medina

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