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Chemical and Electric Propulsion Systems (Pre-RFI Market Research)

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SBPO-2610-01092026Federal

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses or small business-led joint ventures capable of supporting spacecraft chemical and electric propulsion systems. The scope of work covers the entire lifecycle from design and development to integration, testing, and flight-readiness. Specifically, JPL is looking for expertise in propulsion system architecture, thruster and feed-system design, modeling and simulation, and hardware fabrication. Specialized experience with Hall thrusters, plasma diagnostics, and spacecraft-plume interaction testing is highly valued. Interested parties must submit completed documentation to the JPL Small Business Programs Office by the deadline of October 2, 2026. To assist potential applicants, JPL will host three informational webinars between September 14 and September 17, 2026. This sources-sought opportunity is managed by the NASA Management Office at JPL in Pasadena, California, under NAICS code 336414.

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JPL seeks small businesses for spacecraft chemical and electric propulsion system support.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- JplView Agency

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

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Pasadena, CA, 91101, USA

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl
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OfficePASADENA, CA, 91109, USA
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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl
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Office AddressPASADENA, CA, 91109, USA
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JPL Small Business Programs Office
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is reviewing options to find Small Businesses and/or Small Business Joint Ventures or Teams led by a Small Businesses with experience performing the below scope tasks.


JPL is seeking information from qualified small businesses with demonstrated experience supporting spacecraft chemical and electric propulsion systems throughout the design, development, integration, test, qualification, and flight-readiness lifecycle. Relevant capabilities may include propulsion system architecture and requirements, thruster and feed-system design, propulsion subsystem engineering, modeling and simulation, power processing and propellant systems, hardware fabrication and assembly support, environmental and performance testing, failure analysis, and verification. Experience with electric propulsion technologies such as Hall thrusters, plasma diagnostics, vacuum facilities, and spacecraft–plume interaction testing is particularly relevant. 


If interested in this opportunity, please download and complete the attachment documents and submit to the JPL Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) at smallbusiness.programsoffice@jpl.nasa.gov.


Also, JPL will host three webinars on the dates listed below to address questions live. Contract Technical Managers, the Subcontracts Manager, and representatives from the JPL Small Business Programs Office may be in attendance. Webinar registration links are  in the “Attachments/Links” section of the SAM.gov posting.


  • Monday, September 14, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT
  • Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT
  • Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM PT

JPL is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) managed by Caltech University in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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