Bid guide
How to bid on High-Performance Space Computing (HPSC) for NASA
What NASA is buying and why it matters
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is looking for small businesses, including small-business-led joint ventures or teams, that have experience with high-performance space computing and avionics systems. This includes work on HPSC processors, SpaceVPX architectures, networking, power and data handling, flight software, testing, and moving development systems into flight-qualified hardware.
This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes. It's an opportunity for your business to inform JPL about your capabilities in this specialized field, potentially influencing future solicitations.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting your information is October 02, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All requested attachments must be submitted to the JPL Small Business Programs Office by this time.
JPL will also host three webinars to address questions live: September 8, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PT; September 9, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT; and September 10, 2026, from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT. Registration links for these webinars are available in the "Attachments/Links" section of the original SAM.gov posting.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for small businesses, small business joint ventures, or teams led by a small business. Your firm should have demonstrated experience in developing and integrating high-performance space computing and avionics systems.
Relevant capabilities include HPSC-based processors, single-board computers (SBCs), SOSA S3C/SpaceVPX architectures, plug-in cards and chassis, high-speed networking, data interfaces, power and data handling, flight software, development and test environments, and hardware/software integration. Experience transitioning systems from development to flight-qualified hardware is particularly relevant.
How to respond
To respond, you need to download and complete the attachment documents from the original opportunity posting. Once completed, submit these documents to the JPL Small Business Programs Office (SBPO) via email at [email protected].
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly articulate your firm's specific experience and capabilities related to high-performance space computing and avionics. Provide concrete examples of past projects where you have developed or integrated relevant systems, especially those involving HPSC processors, SpaceVPX, or flight-qualified hardware.
Ensure your submission directly addresses the capabilities JPL is seeking. Highlight any unique expertise or innovative approaches your company brings to these areas. Pay close attention to all instructions in the attachment documents and submit them well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute issues.
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Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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