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60 -- METRIC IR IMAGING SYSTEM (MIRIS) TELESCOPE MIRROR SET SOL N68936-95-R-0264 POC Jane Price, Contract Specialist, (619) 939-4267 or Patricia West, Contracting Officer, (619) 939-4276. The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to procure three sets of coated Cassegrain design lightweight infrared telescope mirrors. Each set consists of a primary and a secondary mirror made of fused silica which will be subsequently assembled into a complete telescope by the Government. The aperture of the telescope will be 24 inches with a focal length of approximately 69 inches. Subsequent to optical finishing a high quality low emissivity coating shall be applied to the mirrors. The completed mirror quality will be such as to permit diffraction limited performance in the mid infrared. Detailed mechanical and optical design, testing, and performance specifications will be provided in the Statement of Work which will be a part of the solicitation. The first mirror set is to be delivered no more than four months after contract award. The other two mirror sets will be procured as options. The solicitation will be available on or about April 26, 1995. Requests for the solicitation should be in writing and may be sent by facsimile to (619) 939-4290 ATTN: Price. The request should include the firm's Tax Identification Number (TIN) and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code if one has been assigned. Telephone requests may not be honored if not followed up in writing. This procurement is 100 percent set-aside for small business. All responsible small business sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note(s): 1. (0094)

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