Thermal-Vacuum and Vibration Testing for Spaceflight Optics

The contract calls for environmental testing of spaceflight optical payloads to ensure compliance with NASA-STD-4232 standards, focusing on thermal cycling between -30°C and +60°C, vibration exposure at 6.8 g-RMS, and vacuum chamber exposure to simulate the extreme conditions of space. These tests are critical to validating the mechanical and thermal integrity of optical systems prior to launch, ensuring performance and reliability under operational stress. The work must be completed by the specified deadline, with all testing procedures aligned to NASA’s approved protocols for flight-qualified hardware. Issued as a subcontract through the NASA Shared Services Center under NAICS code 541380 for scientific testing and analysis, the opportunity is open for response until August 10, 2026, with a posting date of August 4, 2026. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, but the work is intended to support NASA’s mission-critical optical payloads, likely for deployment on future space missions. Proposers must demonstrate capability in executing qualified environmental testing per the referenced standard, with no set-aside provisions applicable. All submissions must be made through the provided SAM.gov link before the deadline.