Low-CTE Mounting Hardware for Precision Optical Systems

The contract requires precision machining of Invar-36 components including bonding plates, tension rods, and mounting hardware designed for minimal thermal expansion, ensuring stable optical alignment across varying temperature conditions. These components are critical for maintaining structural integrity and optical precision in sensitive systems where even minor thermal expansion could compromise performance. The materials and fabrication methods must meet stringent tolerances to support high-accuracy applications in variable thermal environments. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 326996, issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. It was posted on August 4, 2026, with a response deadline of August 10, 2026, indicating a short turnaround period for qualified vendors to submit proposals. The place of performance and point of contact details are unspecified, and no set-aside provisions are identified, leaving the opportunity open to all eligible subcontractors capable of meeting the technical demands of low-coefficient-of-thermal-expansion hardware manufacturing.