NASA/GSFC Roman Space Telescope Attitude Control System (5N) Thruster Procurement

This solicitation seeks proposals to design, manufacture, test and deliver 17 attitude control system thrusters and associated ground support equipment for the Roman Space Telescope mission. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center requires the thrusters to control the telescope's attitude. Proposals are due by November 23, 2020 and will be evaluated based on technical approach, management approach, past performance, and price. The selected contractor must deliver flight hardware from 2023-2025 and will perform work offsite at their facilities.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The North American Industry Classification System code is 336415 for Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Potential incumbents were not named but the total contract value is estimated between $5-10 million. The contractor must deliver 17 flight thrusters along with a qualification test unit and ground support equipment within 16 months of award, to support the Roman Space Telescope's attitude control system requirements.