Two-Axis Gimbal for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters Request for Information (RFI)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- DR-2652-5042026
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336414 Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- La Canada Flintridge, California 91011, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is seeking information regarding vendor capability to provide two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly mechanisms for kilowatt-class Hall thrusters, with RFI responses due July 24, 2026. JPL may use responses to inform future Small Business Set-Aside procurement decisions under NAICS code 336414 (Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, 1,300-employee size standard).
JPL requires gimbals compatible with both the MaSMi Hall thruster (JPL-developed) and the NASA-H71M Hall thruster (NASA Glenn Research Center-developed) for small-satellite propulsion integration. Target specifications include two-axis orthogonal design with 15 degrees minimum angular range per axis, 0.1 degrees pointing accuracy, mass under 5 kg, mounting footprint under 24 cm x 24 cm, height under 15 cm, power consumption under 20 W maximum (idle under 5 W), 28 V nominal input voltage, minimum operating temperature of -40 degrees Celsius, position locking capability for launch, and capability to handle 15 W heat flux while remaining below maximum operating temperature. Vendors must address both thruster interface requirements including specific mounting patterns and propellant line and harness routing, environmental survivability (launch vibration and shock, thermal vacuum, radiation tolerance), technology readiness level, and flight heritage.
JPL indicates near-term orders within one year would likely be one flight gimbal for ground testing, while a future mission approximately three years out could require 2–8 units for flight operations plus additional ground test units. Vendors must provide non-binding Rough Order of Magnitude pricing and lead time for both single-unit and ten-unit quantities. Written questions are due by June 24, 2026, with JPL responding by July 15, 2026. A Questions and Answers document and Addendum 2 clarifications are available in SAM.gov attachments. Contact Dominique Reyes, JPL Subcontracts Manager, at Dominique.reyes@jpl.nasa.gov or (626) 659-3497.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Addenda 2 (July 15, 2026)
This Addenda is provided to all Prospective Respondents for clarification of the subject RFI.
The set of Questions and Answers (Q&A) for Addenda 2 is in the “Attachments” section of the SAM.Gov RFI posting.
Should you have any questions, please address them to the undersigned by e-mail.
Addendum 1 (July 6, 2026)
This Addendum 1 is provided to all Prospective Respondents for clarification of the subject RFI.
Please note the following changes for the critical dates:
- JPL response date to written questions has been revised to 7/15/2026.
- All RFI responses shall be submitted to JPL by 7/24/2026.
Should you have any questions, please address them to the undersigned by e-mail.
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding their capability to providetwo-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanisms now or in the near-term that could meet the requirements outlined in the RFI attachment below.
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure any services. Neither JPL nor the U.S. Government will be responsible for any costs incurred by you in furnishing any information. Responses received will be carefully reviewed by JPL and may be considered as part of a future solicitation. Prospective subcontractors are advised that any information provided shall be deemed to be furnished with unlimited rights to JPL, with JPL assuming no liability for the disclosure, use, or reproduction of such data. The requested information is intended to be shared by JPL with internal JPL requesters.
This RFI is to also gather information of potential qualified sources and to obtain your business size relative to the following NAICS code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses to this RFI may be used by JPL to make appropriate decisions regarding a Small Business Set-Aside procurement.
All responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026electronically to the undersigned.
Below are some critical dates as it pertains to this Request for Information (RFI):
- Written RFI Questions are due by June 24, 2026,via submission to the undersigned by email. No written questions will be accepted after June 24, 2026.
- JPL will respond to written questions byJuly 8, 2026.
- As stated above, all responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026.
Information about JPL can be found at: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/who-we-are/.
Thank you,
Dominique Reyes
JPL Subcontracts Manager
(626) 659-3497
Dominique.reyes@jpl.nasa.gov
Update #2 ·
Addendum 1 (July 6, 2026)
This Addendum 1 is provided to all Prospective Respondents for clarification of the subject RFI.
Please note the following changes for the critical dates:
- JPL response date to written questions has been revised to 7/15/2026.
- All RFI responses shall be submitted to JPL by 7/24/2026.
Should you have any questions, please address them to the undersigned by e-mail.
-
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding their capability to providetwo-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanisms now or in the near-term that could meet the requirements outlined in the RFI attachment below.
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure any services. Neither JPL nor the U.S. Government will be responsible for any costs incurred by you in furnishing any information. Responses received will be carefully reviewed by JPL and may be considered as part of a future solicitation. Prospective subcontractors are advised that any information provided shall be deemed to be furnished with unlimited rights to JPL, with JPL assuming no liability for the disclosure, use, or reproduction of such data. The requested information is intended to be shared by JPL with internal JPL requesters.
This RFI is to also gather information of potential qualified sources and to obtain your business size relative to the following NAICS code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses to this RFI may be used by JPL to make appropriate decisions regarding a Small Business Set-Aside procurement.
All responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026electronically to the undersigned.
Below are some critical dates as it pertains to this Request for Information (RFI):
- Written RFI Questions are due by June 24, 2026,via submission to the undersigned by email. No written questions will be accepted after June 24, 2026.
- JPL will respond to written questions byJuly 8, 2026.
- As stated above, all responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026.
Information about JPL can be found at: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/who-we-are/.
Thank you,
Dominique Reyes
JPL Subcontracts Manager
(626) 659-3497
Dominique.reyes@jpl.nasa.gov
Update #1 ·
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is seeking information from qualified vendors regarding their capability to providetwo-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanisms now or in the near-term that could meet the requirements outlined in the RFI attachment below.
This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to procure any services. Neither JPL nor the U.S. Government will be responsible for any costs incurred by you in furnishing any information. Responses received will be carefully reviewed by JPL and may be considered as part of a future solicitation. Prospective subcontractors are advised that any information provided shall be deemed to be furnished with unlimited rights to JPL, with JPL assuming no liability for the disclosure, use, or reproduction of such data. The requested information is intended to be shared by JPL with internal JPL requesters.
This RFI is to also gather information of potential qualified sources and to obtain your business size relative to the following NAICS code: 336414 – Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing with a size standard of 1,300 employees. Responses to this RFI may be used by JPL to make appropriate decisions regarding a Small Business Set-Aside procurement.
All responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026electronically to the undersigned.
Below are some critical dates as it pertains to this Request for Information (RFI):
- Written RFI Questions are due by June 24, 2026,via submission to the undersigned by email. No written questions will be accepted after June 24, 2026.
- JPL will respond to written questions byJuly 8, 2026.
- As stated above, all responses shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on July 17, 2026.
Information about JPL can be found at: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/who-we-are/.
Thank you,
Dominique Reyes
JPL Subcontracts Manager
(626) 659-3497
Dominique.reyes@jpl.nasa.gov
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