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Scientific Instrument Development (Astrophysics Sensors)

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NASA Headquarters is seeking a subcontractor to design and fabricate specialized scientific instruments, including UV and infrared sensors and spectrometers, for use in astrophysical observations targeting stars, galaxies, and exoplanets. The work requires advanced technical expertise in optical engineering, sensor development, and precision fabrication to meet the rigorous demands of space-based astronomy. This subcontract is classified under NAICS code 334510, indicating it is within the astronomical and optical instruments manufacturing sector, and is open for responses until September 10, 2026. Performance of the work is expected to support NASA's broader mission in space science, with no specific place of performance designated beyond the need for capabilities aligned with national and potentially international space research standards. The opportunity was posted on June 9, 2026, and is intended for qualified industry partners capable of delivering high-reliability instrumentation under demanding environmental and operational constraints.

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Design and fabricate UV and infrared instruments for space-based astrophysics, due September 10, 2026.

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National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA HeadquartersView Agency

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334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

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2026 Astrophysics Small Explorer (APSMEX)

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AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Headquarters
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Design and fabricate specialized scientific instruments such as UV/IR sensors and spectrometers for astrophysical observations of stars, galaxies, and exoplanets.

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