High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) (Pre-RFI Market Research)

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a NASA Federally Funded Research and Development Center, is conducting market research to identify small businesses with demonstrated experience in high-performance space computing and avionics systems development and integration, with responses due by October 30, 2026. This is a sources-sought engagement with no commitment to proceed to subsequent RFI or RFP.

JPL seeks small businesses or small business joint ventures/teams led by small businesses capable across eight scope areas: HPSC-based processors and single-board computers; SOSA S3C/SpaceVPX architectures; plug-in cards and chassis; high-speed networking and data interfaces; space computing power and data handling; flight software development and integration; development and test environments; and hardware/software integration with transition to flight-qualified hardware. Experience supporting the transition from development systems to flight-qualified hardware is particularly valued. The applicable NAICS code is 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

Interested vendors must complete the attached capability assessment form, provide company information including CAGE/UEI code, indicate applicable socioeconomic classifications (SB, SDB, WOSB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone), and submit a minimum of three past performance examples with contract details, values, periods of performance, and technical descriptions. Responses should be submitted to smallbusiness.programsoffice@jpl.nasa.gov with "High Performance Space Computing (HPSC) Capabilities" in the subject line. JPL will host three informational webinars on September 8, 9, and 10, 2026, with Contract Technical Managers, the Subcontracts Manager, and Small Business Programs Office representatives available to address questions.