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High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) (Pre-RFI Market Research)

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SBPO-2610-09012026Federal

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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 developing and integrating high-performance space computing and avionics systems. The scope of work focuses on HPSC-based processors, single-board computers, SOSA S3C/SpaceVPX architectures, and high-speed networking. Key requirements include expertise in power and data handling, flight software, and the transition of development systems into flight-qualified hardware. Interested parties must submit completed documentation to the JPL Small Business Programs Office by October 2, 2026. To support this process, JPL will host three informational webinars from September 8 to September 10, 2026, featuring technical and subcontract managers. This sources-sought opportunity falls under NAICS code 336414 and is managed by the NASA Management Office at JPL in Pasadena, California.

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JPL seeks small businesses for high-performance space computing and avionics systems development.

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336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Pasadena, CA, 91101, USA

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NONE

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JPL SBPO-2610-09012026 High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) RFI

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl
Contacts1 person available
OfficePASADENA, CA, 91109, USA
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 in the development and integration of high-performance space computing and avionics systems. Relevant capabilities may include HPSC-based processors and single-board computers (SBCs), SOSA S3C/SpaceVPX architectures, plug-in cards and chassis, high-speed networking and data interfaces, power and data handling, flight software, development and test environments, and hardware/software integration. Experience supporting the transition from development systems to flight-qualified hardware 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 3 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.


  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT
  • Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM PT
  • Thursday, September 10, 2026, 11:00 AM -12:00 PM 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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