Two-Axis Gimbal for Kilowatt-Class Hall Thrusters Request for Information (RFI) DR-2652-5042026
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AI-generated · Jul 07, 2026Two-axis Thruster Gimbal Assembly (TGA) mechanisms for kilowatt-class Hall thrusters are being sought to assess industry capability for near-term delivery. This is a planning-focused RFI, not a solicitation or commitment to procure; responses will be reviewed to inform potential future procurement decisions and may be shared with internal JPL requesters. Any information provided will be considered furnished with unlimited rights to JPL, with no liability to JPL for disclosure or reuse of the data.
Respondents should describe their capability to deliver two-axis TGAs, including technical approach, interface and integration considerations, manufacturing readiness, and near-term supply availability. The RFI also collects vendor information to identify qualified sources and to determine business size relative to potential procurement needs, including the possibility of a small-business set-aside in a future solicitation.
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 provide two-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, 2026 electronically 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 by July 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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