NASA/gsfc roman space telescope delta-v (22N) thruster procurement

This solicitation seeks proposals to design, manufacture, test and deliver nine Delta-V 22N thruster units and associated ground support equipment to support orbital maneuvering of the Roman Space Telescope. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Goddard Space Flight Center requires the thrusters utilize hydrazine propellant with a minimum impulse bit of 0.45 N-s and be capable of steady state and pulsed operation. Proposals are due by November 23, 2020 and will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and price. A firm fixed price contract will be awarded with delivery required between October 2022 and March 2023.

There is no set-aside designated for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 336415 and PSC code is 1530. Work will be performed off-site at the contractor's facilities. The solicitation does not specify an award value but seeks delivery of nine thruster units, one qualification unit, associated ground support equipment and reports within 16 months of contract award. Subcontracting plans are required demonstrating good faith efforts to provide opportunities to small businesses, veteran-owned and women-owned small businesses.