Cryogenic Optical Systems Integration

The contract entails hands-on integration, alignment, and verification of optical systems within cleanroom environments under cryogenic conditions, requiring precision technical expertise and strict environmental controls. Work must be performed at the designated location in Pasadena, California, with all activities adhering to the rigorous standards necessary for space-grade optical instrumentation. The effort is part of a subcontract under NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, supporting mission-critical development for space-based observatories or instrumentation requiring ultra-low temperature operation. The opportunity is open for proposal submission with a response deadline of August 21, 2026, and was posted on July 31, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 811219, which corresponds to other technical and trade schools, indicating a focus on specialized technical services rather than broad manufacturing or supply. There is no set-aside designation, and the contracting office is part of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with performance occurring at a JPL-affiliated facility. Proposers must be prepared to demonstrate capability in cryogenic optical assembly, cleanroom protocols, and verification under extreme thermal conditions to meet mission requirements.