Development of High-Efficiency Ultraviolet (UV) Detectors

NASA is seeking a small business contractor to design and prototype advanced ultraviolet detectors tailored for science missions, with a focus on significantly enhanced sensitivity and robustness in extreme space environments. The project requires the development of high-efficiency UV detection technology capable of operating under demanding conditions such as intense radiation, thermal cycling, and vacuum exposure, ensuring reliable performance on future NASA spacecraft and instruments. The contract is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA, and is classified under NAICS code 334418 for other electronic component manufacturing. Proposals must be submitted by May 21, 2026, with the work to be performed in support of NASA’s broader scientific exploration goals, though the specific place of performance is not designated. The contracting activity is managed by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.