Perovskite Solar Cell Sample Fabrication

The contract calls for the fabrication of perovskite solar cell samples designed to be flight-ready and compatible with ground-control operations, specifically engineered to withstand the extreme conditions of the space environment for testing on the International Space Station through the MISSE platform. These solar cells must demonstrate durability under prolonged exposure to vacuum, radiation, thermal cycling, and atomic oxygen, ensuring reliable performance in low Earth orbit. The work requires precise material processing, encapsulation techniques, and rigorous pre-flight qualification to meet NASA's standards for space hardware. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with a NAICS code of 334413 indicating specialized manufacturing in photovoltaic solar cell production. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of August 4, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 31, 2026. The performance location is not specified beyond the broader context of ISS deployment via MISSE, and no set-aside provisions or point of contact details are provided. The project aims to advance space-based solar energy technologies through the evaluation of next-generation perovskite materials under actual orbital conditions.