Optical Design and STOP Analysis

The contract seeks specialized services for high-fidelity optical modeling, tolerance analysis, and Structural-Thermal-Optical Performance simulations tailored for cryogenic space instruments, requiring advanced computational techniques to ensure optical system integrity under extreme thermal and mechanical conditions. The work includes detailed STOP modeling to predict and mitigate performance degradation caused by thermal expansion, cryogenic cooling, and structural deformation, ensuring mission-critical optical alignment and imaging precision in deep space environments. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, with performance required in Pasadena, California, and a deadline for responses set for August 21, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541715 identifies the scope within scientific and technical consulting services, indicating the need for proven expertise in space instrument design and validation. The contract is not subject to any set-aside provisions, and all proposers must demonstrate technical capability in cryogenic optical systems, validated simulation methodologies, and experience supporting NASA missions.