SAM #DR-2652-5042026

NASA JPL RFI: Two-Axis Gimbal Assembly for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters

NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from vendors about their ability to provide a two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) for kilowatt-class Hall thrusters. - Government Buyer: - NASA, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), Subcontracts Manager: Dominique Reyes - Products/Services Requested: - Two-axis (orthogonal) Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) compatible with MaSMi and NASA-H71M Hall thrusters - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Key technical requirements: - +/-15 degrees angular range per axis - +/-0.1 degrees pointing accuracy - Mass approximately 5 kg - Mounting footprint less than 24 cm x 24 cm, height 15 cm - Power consumption less than 20 W max, idle less than 5 W, 28 V nominal input - Minimum operating temperature -40°C - Position locking for launch - Capability to handle 15 W heat flux from thrusters - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; RFI is open to all qualified sources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compatibility with MaSMi and NASA-H71M Hall thrusters - Vendors must provide technical, programmatic, cost, and schedule information - Responses may inform a future solicitation and potential small business set-aside - Focus on NAICS code 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing)

Description

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

(626) 659-3497

Dominique.reyes@jpl.nasa.gov Additional Links:About JPLJPL Opportunities

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