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Representative Facility Capabilities

JPL capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Facility Capability Area Representative Capabilities

Space Environment Simulation

Large-scale space simulation chambers; Thermal vacuum (TVAC) testing; Cryogenic and extreme-temperature testing;

Contamination-controlled vacuum environments

Structural, Vibration, and Acoustic Testing

Electrodynamic shaker systems; Vibration and modal testing;

Acoustic test chambers; Structural dynamics laboratories

Electromagnetic, RF, and Communications

RF and microwave anechoic chambers; Antenna test ranges;

EMC/EMI testing; Telecommunications laboratories

Robotics, Mobility, and Autonomy

Planetary surface and terrain testbeds; Rover mobility and autonomy test environments; Robotic manipulation laboratories

Propulsion and Fluid Systems

Propulsion component and subsystem test stands; Thruster and valve testing; Fluid handling and cryogenic systems laboratories

Power Systems and Energy Storage

Solar array testing; Battery and energy storage laboratories; Power electronics and distribution testbeds

Avionics, Software, and Hardware-in-the-Loop

Avionics integration laboratories; Hardware-in-the-loop simulation facilities; Flight software development and testbeds

Optical, Imaging, and Instrumentation

Precision optical alignment and metrology laboratories; Detector and sensor testing; Instrument calibration facilities

Materials, Structures, and Mechanisms

Materials characterization laboratories; Mechanisms and deployment testing; Tribology and life-cycle testing

Cleanroom Assembly and Integration

ISO-class cleanrooms of various sizes; High-bay assembly and integration areas

Mission Operations and Systems Testing

End-to-end mission systems testbeds; Ground data systems laboratories; Mission operations simulation environments

Representative Support Services

JPL support service capabilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Support Service Area Representative Support Services

Potential External User Support

Facility Operations and Maintenance

Facility operations, routine maintenance, infrastructure coordination, and operational readiness associated with government-owned facilities and test environments.

Support for facility access, setup, operational coordination, and maintaining test environments during approved use.

Technical Engineering and Test Support

Access to JPL/Caltech technical expertise, engineering knowledge, test planning, test execution support, data review, and troubleshooting, as available and authorized.

Technical consultation and support for developing test approaches, operating specialized systems, and interpreting test results.

Test Planning, Scheduling, and Configuration Management

Coordination of facility availability, test schedules, configuration requirements, readiness reviews, and integration activities.

Support in planning facility use, coordinating test windows, and identifying technical and operational dependencies.

Safety, Environmental, and Operational Oversight

Application of applicable safety, environmental, facility, and operational requirements associated with work conducted at JPL.

Support in identifying required training, work controls, safety and environmental reviews, and operational constraints before and during facility use.

Utilities and Infrastructure Support

Provision and coordination of facility infrastructure and utilities necessary to support approved activities, including power, environmental controls, communications, and other site services as applicable.

Access to facility infrastructure required to conduct testing or development activities, subject to availability and cost recovery.

Security, Access, and Export-Control Coordination

Coordination of badging, visitor access, background screening, escort requirements, and applicable ITAR/EAR and foreign-national access reviews.

Assistance with access planning and required reviews; access remains subject to NASA, JPL, and applicable security and export-control requirements.

Data, Communications, and Information Technology Support

Support for applicable ground data systems, telecommunications, network connectivity, data handling, and information technology environments associated with facility activities.

Coordination of approved data interfaces, communications, and information technology requirements needed to support authorized activities.

Integration and Mission/Systems Engineering Expertise

Systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, and mission operations expertise developed through JPL's role as a NASA FFRDC operated by Caltech.

Potential access to specialized expertise supporting complex spacecraft, instrument, robotics, autonomy, and advanced technology development activities, subject to availability and authorization.

Fabrication, Microdevices, and Advanced Manufacturing

Microfabrication and microdevices laboratory capabilities; specialized fabrication, machining, assembly, electronics, materials processing, and related advanced manufacturing support.

Access to microfabrication and microdevices laboratory capabilities and related advanced manufacturing support, subject to availability and authorization.

Prototype Development and Specialized Manufacturing

Specialized fabrication, machining, assembly, electronics, materials processing, and prototype development capabilities and support services.

Access to specialized manufacturing and prototype development capabilities for fabrication, machining, assembly, electronics, and materials processing, subject to availability and authorization.

Administrative and Customer Coordination

Scheduling, coordination, administrative support, points of contact, and other services necessary to manage approved external use of facilities.

A coordinated interface for planning facility use, resolving operational questions, and managing approved activities.