Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

A -- MOBILE METER CLASS TELESCOPE DUE 111297 POC Code 8001.1 Joe G. Foreman 202-767-3343 E-MAIL: synopis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil, synopsis@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. Sources are being sought by the Naval Research Laboratory to provide components, integration, or total turn key system of a moveable one meter class telescope which can acquire and track spacecraft continuously at low earth orbits (400 km circular overhead). NRL is interested in companies with capabilities in the following areas: Meter class aperture telescope mounts design and manufacture, meter class aperture telescope controls systems, satellite laser ranging, laser directors, adaptive optics, artificial guide star laser beacons, meter class aperture mirror design and manufacture, coude optical paths, one meter class mirror coating, movable optical systems, and laser communications. A summary of qualifications and previous development experience should be included. Responses shall include two copies of the requested information, are due no later than 45 days after the issue date of this synopsis, and should be no longer than 20 pages per copy. NRL recognizes the need to protect proprietary information. Restricted or proprietary data must be clearly marked and presented as an addendum to the non-restricted response to this request. Any and all proprietary data shall be protected and will not be released without the expressed aprroval of the source. This request is for planning purposes and shall not be construed as a request for proposal (RFP), an Invitation for Bids (IFB), or as an obligtion on the part of the Government to acquire any follow on capabilities. The Government does not intend, at this time, to award a contract or otherwise pay for the information provided. No entitlement or payment of direct costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of submissions of responses. Any procurement will be separately synopsized in the Commerce Business Daily. Send information to ATTN: Dr. Joe G. Foreman; Code 8001.1; Naval Center for Space Technology; 4555 Overlook Ave., SW, Washington, D.C. 20375 (0261)

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