Precision Optomechanical Flight Hardware Design

The contract awards the design and analysis of precision optomechanical hardware qualified for spaceflight, focusing on mounts, structural components, and alignment mechanisms that must maintain performance under extreme thermal and mechanical stresses encountered in space environments. The work requires advanced engineering expertise to ensure that all components meet rigorous flight qualification standards, including thermal cycling, vibration, and shock resistance, while maintaining optical alignment and structural integrity throughout mission duration. The hardware is intended for integration into NASA missions managed by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, emphasizing reliability, lightweight construction, and long-term stability under operational conditions. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 332999 indicates it falls under other fabricated metal product manufacturing, highlighting the specialized nature of the precision mechanical components required. The contract does not specify a set-aside status or point of contact, and the place of performance is clearly defined as Pasadena, with all work expected to be conducted in alignment with JPL’s stringent requirements for spaceflight hardware. Interested parties must submit proposals by the stated deadline to be considered for selection.