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Dome Control Motor and Motion Logic Upgrade

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Response Deadline07/27/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks software and logic upgrades to enhance the control, sequencing, and synchronization of the dome motor system with telescope motion, ensuring precise alignment and coordinated operation during astronomical observations. The work involves modernizing existing control algorithms and motor logic to improve responsiveness, accuracy, and reliability in dynamic environmental conditions, with direct application at the USAF Academy facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The upgrades are critical for maintaining operational efficiency and mission readiness of the telescope-dome system, requiring advanced integration capabilities between mechanical movement and astronomical tracking software. This subcontract is open for proposals with a strict response deadline of July 27, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541511 for custom computer programming services. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through FA7000 10 Cons Lgc, indicating a defense-related technology modernization initiative. While no set-aside classification is specified, the requirement is targeted at skilled contractors with expertise in real-time motion control systems and embedded software development. Performance will be executed at the USAF Academy campus, and all solutions must meet stringent technical and security standards inherent to federal defense infrastructure.

General Info

Upgrade dome motor control and synchronization logic for USAF Academy telescope system by July 27, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons LgcView Agency

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineJul 27

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc

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Software and logic upgrades for dome motor control, sequencing, and synchronization with telescope movement.

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