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Space-Grade Prototyping & Fabrication

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Response Deadline11/27/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

GBR

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of UKSAC26_0057.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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In-Orbit Manufacturing (IOM) Maturation Research & Development Projects

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Timeline

PostedOct 31

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Response DeadlineNov 27

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Response Deadline

11/27/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Organization / AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation & Technology

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Supplies and fabricates physical prototypes of IOM payloads and hardware for prime contractors on UK Space Agency projects. Performs precision machining and additive manufacturing using space-qualified alloys and polymers via CNC and SLS/DMLS systems. Requires AS9100 or ISO 9001 certification. Delivers physical prototype hardware for testing.

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