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Two-Axis Gimbal for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters Request for Information (RFI)

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DR-2652-5042026Federal

Submission Closed07/24/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding the capability to provide a two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanism for use with kilowatt-class Hall thrusters, specifically the MaSMi and NASA-H71M models, for spacecraft attitude control and momentum unloading. The TGA must meet stringent performance criteria including a minimum angular range of ±15 degrees per axis, pointing accuracy of ±0.1 degrees or better, a mass of no more than 5 kg, a mounting footprint under 24 cm x 24 cm, a height under 15 cm, power consumption under 20 W during operation and 5 W in idle mode, and compatibility with a 28 V nominal input voltage. The system must operate reliably in extreme environments, including temperatures as low as -40°C, and must include position locking for launch security while handling heat flux up to 15 W from the thrusters. Environmental survivability requirements encompass launch vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, radiation tolerance, and operational lifetime. Vendors are expected to submit detailed technical responses using a provided Vendor Response Template, which must include company identification with CAGE/UEI codes, socioeconomic classifications such as Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, or other certified categories under the NAICS code 336414 for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees. Teaming arrangements, including any SBA-approved joint ventures, must also be disclosed. All responses are due electronically by 10:00 PM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026, to Dominique Reyes at [email hidden], with the subject line "Two-Axis Gimbal for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters RFI Response". Initial written questions were due by June 24, 2026, and JPL’s responses to those questions were issued on July 15, 2026, as outlined in Addenda 2, which superseded earlier dates. Addendum 1 had previously extended the response deadline from July 17 to July 24, 2026. This Request for Information is strictly for market research and planning purposes, with no obligation to award a contract; participants bear full responsibility for any costs incurred in responding. All submitted information is considered provided with unlimited rights to JPL, with no liability assumed for its use

General Info

JPL seeks vendor info on two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assemblies; no procurement commitment.

Agency

National Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

Place of Performance

La Canada Flintridge, CA, 91011, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Addenda 2 to JPL RFI DR-2652-5042026 for Two-Axis Gimbal

amendment

High

Addendum 1 to JPL RFI DR-2652-5042026 for Two-Axis Gimbal

amendment

High

DR-2652-5042026 Two-Axis Gimbal RFI Q&A

q-and-a

High

RFI DR-2652-5042026 Two-Axis Gimbal for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters

rfi

High

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJun 3

Sources Sought

Notice updatedJul 6

Response deadline changed from Jul 17, 2026 to Jul 24, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 15

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJul 24

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/24/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl

Contacts1 person available

OfficePASADENA, CA, 91109, USA

Organization / AgencyNational Aeronautics And Space Administration → NASA Management Office -- Jpl

Office AddressPASADENA, CA, 91109, USA

Contacts

Dominique Reyes

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Addenda 2 (July 15, 2026)

This Addenda is provided to all Prospective Respondents for clarification of the subject RFI.

The set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) for Addenda 2 is in the “Attachments” section of the SAM.Gov RFI posting.

Should you have any questions, please address them to the undersigned by e-mail.

Addendum 1 (July 6, 2026)

This Addendum 1 is provided to all Prospective Respondents for clarification of the subject RFI.

Please note the following changes for the critical dates:

JPL response date to written questions has been revised to 7/15/2026.
All RFI responses shall be submitted to JPL by 7/24/2026.

Should you have any questions, please address them to the undersigned by e-mail.

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding their capability to provide two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanisms now or in the near-term that could meet the requirements outlined in the RFI attachment below.

This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure any services. Neither JPL nor the U.S. Government will be responsible for any costs incurred by you in furnishing any information. Responses received will be carefully reviewed by JPL and may be considered as part of a future solicitation. Prospective subcontractors are advised that any information provided shall be deemed to be furnished with unlimited rights to JPL, with JPL assuming no liability for the disclosure, use, or reproduction of such data. The requested information is intended to be shared by JPL with internal JPL requesters.

This RFI is to also gather information of potential qualified sources and to obtain your business size relative to the following NAICS code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses to this RFI may be used by JPL to make appropriate decisions regarding a Small Business Set-Aside procurement.

All responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026 electronically to the undersigned.

Below are some critical dates as it pertains to this Request for Information (RFI):

Written RFI Questions are due by June 24, 2026, via submission to the undersigned by email. No written questions will be accepted after June 24, 2026.
JPL will respond to written questions by July 8, 2026.
As stated above, all responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026.

Information about JPL can be found at: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/who-we-are/.

Thank you,

Dominique Reyes

JPL Subcontracts Manager

+1 (555) 000-0000

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