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

Estimated Value: $3,000,000
Open 10 days left CaliforniaAerospace & Defenserfi
Oct 29, 2026
Nov 13, 2026 5:00 PM
Aerospace & Defense
rfi
336414
Small Business
AI Summary
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is conducting market research to identify small businesses experienced in chemical and electric propulsion systems for spacecraft. They are seeking information on capabilities across the entire lifecycle, from design to flight readiness, including specific experience with Hall thrusters and related testing. Interested small businesses should download and submit provided attachment documents.
🏆 Who won similar work here

Most recent contracts from National Aeronautics and Space Administration under NAICS 336414, last 3 years. Typical award: $8.7M.

AXIOM SPACE INC$12.5MOct 2026Exploration extravehicular activity services (xevas) delivery order 5 provides for produc… details
BLUE ORIGIN, LLC$660MSep 2026Provide design, development, integration, launch, and on orbit, continuous communications… details
RELATIVITY SPACE, INC.$1Aug 2026Nasa launch services ii (nls ii)_ relativity space, inc. details
AXIOM SPACE INC$8.7MJul 2026Exploration extravehicular activity services (xevas) details
LANTERIS SPACE LLC$1.5MJun 2026Ppe - to 024 details

Source: USAspending.gov. Similar work, not necessarily this exact contract.

Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Propulsion System Architecture and Requirements Development Services 1 project $300,000.00 $300,000.00 Professional Services
Thruster and Feed-System Design Services 1 project $400,000.00 $400,000.00 Professional Services
Propulsion Subsystem Engineering Services 1 project $350,000.00 $350,000.00 Professional Services
Propulsion System Modeling and Simulation Services 1 project $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Professional Services
Power Processing and Propellant Systems Engineering Services 1 project $300,000.00 $300,000.00 Professional Services
Propulsion Hardware Fabrication and Assembly Support Services 1 project $400,000.00 $400,000.00 Professional Services
Environmental and Performance Testing Services for Propulsion Systems 1 project $350,000.00 $350,000.00 Professional Services
Propulsion System Failure Analysis Services 1 project $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Professional Services
Propulsion System Verification Services 1 project $200,000.00 $200,000.00 Professional Services
Electric Propulsion Technologies Expertise (Hall thrusters, plasma diagnostics, vacuum facilities, spacecraft-plume interaction testing) 1 project $250,000.00 $250,000.00 Professional Services
Estimated Bid Value$3,000,000.00

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