Contract opportunity

Chemical and Electric Propulsion Systems (Pre-RFI Market Research)

Sources Sought from National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Closing in 6 days

Notice details

Agency
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Sub-tier agency
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
SBPO-2610-01092026
NAICS
336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
Place of performance
Pasadena, California
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Response deadline
Oct 30, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is reviewing options to find Small Businesses and/or Small Business Joint Ventures or Teams led by a Small Businesses with experience performing the below scope tasks. JPL is seeking information from qualified small businesses with demonstrated experience supporting spacecraft chemical and electric propulsion systems throughout the design, development, integration, test, qualification, and flight-readiness lifecycle. Relevant capabilities may include propulsion system architecture and requirements, thruster and feed-system design, propulsion subsystem engineering, modeling and simulation, power processing and propellant systems, hardware fabrication and assembly support, environmental and performance testing, failure analysis, and verification. Experience with electric propulsion technologies such as Hall thrusters, plasma diagnostics, vacuum facilities, and spacecraft�plume interaction testing is particularly relevant. If interested in this opportunity, please download and complete the attachment documents and submit to the JPL Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) at [contact details on the official notice]. Also, JPL will host three webinars on the dates listed below to address questions live. Contract Technical Managers, the Subcontracts Manager, and representatives from the JPL Small Business Programs Office may be in attendance. Webinar registration links are in the �Attachments/Links� section of the SAM.gov posting. Monday

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Oct 30, 2026. That is 6 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 336414, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing.

Which agency issued this notice?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.