Operational Support for On-Orbit GNC Systems

This contract involves providing mission operations support focused on guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems throughout critical phases of a spacecraft mission, including commissioning, cruise, and planetary landing. The work aims to ensure the reliable performance and management of on-orbit GNC systems, supporting NASA's efforts to maintain precise control and safe operations during all stages of spacecraft transit and deployment. The contract is a subcontract under the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, specifically managed by the NASA Management Office at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The place of performance is located in La Canada Flintridge, California, with a solicitation posted on May 21, 2026, and responses due by June 5, 2026. The contract falls under the NAICS code 541690, which covers scientific and technical consulting services. The focus is on providing expert operational support to ensure mission success during the spacecraft's critical on-orbit operational timeframe.