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Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Development

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Response Deadline08/21/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract titled Ground Support Equipment Development pertains to the design and procurement of specialized optical and mechanical ground support equipment for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, including test fixtures, alignment jigs, and automated test interfaces essential for precision instrumentation and system validation. The work will be performed in Pasadena, California, with a submission deadline of August 21, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, indicating a four-week window for response. This is a subcontract opportunity classified under NAICS code 333992, which covers other commercial and industrial machinery and equipment manufacturing, targeting vendors with expertise in high-precision mechanical and optical systems suitable for space applications. The contracting entity is the National Aeronautics and Space Administration through its JPL management office, indicating the project supports advanced space mission technologies requiring rigorous environmental and alignment tolerances.

General Info

Design and procurement of precision optical and mechanical ground support equipment for NASA JPL in Pasadena, deadline August 21, 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Pasadena, CA, 91101, USA

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PostedJul 31

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Response DeadlineAug 21

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08/21/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl

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Design and procurement of optical and mechanical ground support equipment such as test fixtures, alignment jigs, and automated test interfaces.

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