Spacecraft Systems Engineering and Integration

The contract seeks a subcontractor to deliver end-to-end systems engineering services for a small satellite mission dedicated to astrophysics research, with primary objectives centered on understanding galaxy evolution and assessing the habitability of exoplanets. The scope encompasses the full lifecycle of spacecraft development, including design, integration, and testing, requiring expertise in multidisciplinary systems engineering to ensure mission success under strict performance and technical constraints. The work must align with NASA’s scientific goals and adhere to the stringent standards expected for space-based astrophysics platforms. This subcontract, posted by NASA Headquarters under NAICS code 334511, is open for responses until September 10, 2026, and is intended to support a mission operating in the space domain with no specified place of performance. The solicitation does not designate a set aside, indicating eligibility for all qualified entities, and the successful offeror will be responsible for coordinating with NASA’s technical teams to meet mission-critical requirements. While no point of contact details are provided, all inquiries and submissions must follow the official SAM.gov portal listed in the solicitation.