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Spacecraft Fabrication, Assembly & Metrology

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Response Deadline09/10/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Research Laboratory, under the Department of Defense, is seeking a subcontractor for the Spacecraft Fabrication, Assembly and Metrology project. The scope of work involves the precision fabrication, assembly, and integration of spacecraft components, with a specific requirement for the use of optical metrology to ensure strict alignment and adherence to engineering drawings. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 332999 and will be performed in Washington, DC. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 10, 2026, following the posting date of August 26, 2026.

General Info

NRL seeks subcontractor for spacecraft fabrication and optical metrology in Washington, DC.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research LaboratoryView Agency

NAICS

332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N00173-26-RFI-CT01.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Space and Spacecraft Systems Design

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Timeline

PostedAug 26

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Response DeadlineSep 10

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09/10/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

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Full Description

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Provide precision fabrication, assembly, and integration of spacecraft components using optical metrology for alignment and adherence to engineering drawings.

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