Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems Engineering

This contract involves providing specialized technical expertise in designing, modeling, and analyzing Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for spacecraft, aircraft, and robotic platforms used in planetary and deep space exploration missions. The work focuses on developing advanced GNC solutions critical to the performance and success of exploratory vehicles operating in complex and challenging environments. The subcontract is managed by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) through the NASA Management Office and utilizes NAICS code 541330, which reflects engineering services. The place of performance is La Canada Flintridge, California, and the contract was posted on May 21, 2026, with a response deadline of June 5, 2026. This opportunity does not specify any set-aside requirements, indicating it may be open to a broad range of eligible subcontractors. The contract emphasizes support for NASA’s high-priority missions that require state-of-the-art GNC system engineering to achieve precise control and navigation in extraterrestrial environments.