Opportunity

SAM #80NSSC26939779Q

NASA Solicits Engineering Services for Aeolus WFCC Lens Design Evaluation

Buyer

NASA Shared Services Center

Posted

July 27, 2026

Respond By

August 03, 2026

Identifier

80NSSC26939779Q

NAICS

541715, 541330, 333314

NASA is seeking specialized engineering services to support the Aeolus Wide Field Context Camera (WFCC) Lens development for Mars atmospheric studies. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the work references possible reuse of the VIPER mission NavCam lens (original manufacturer not specified) - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering services to evaluate lens design options for the Aeolus WFCC - Assess clean sheet lens designs - Evaluate reuse or modification of flight-qualified lenses (notably the VIPER NavCam lens) - Assess modified commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) lens options - Deliver written evaluations and models - Participate in weekly status meetings - 120 hours of service required - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Subcontractor must have 10+ years of experience in space-qualified optics design - Advanced degrees in relevant fields required - No travel required - Focus on performance and environmental requirements for space applications

Description

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