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Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) Frequency Reference System (FRS) Flight

Agency: NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION / NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
Location: GREENBELT, MD
Amount: Amount not listed
Deadline: Closes in 19 days (Aug 6, 2026)
Posted: Jul 16, 2026
Set-aside: No Set aside used
NAICS code: 336414

What this contract is for

NASA/GSFC is hereby soliciting information from potential sources for three flight assemblies and one flight spare Frequency Reference System (FRS) for the Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission delivered according to anticipated schedule. Each FRS unit shall consist of an optical reference cavity (ORC) and associated electronics. The scope of this requirement is anticipated to include design, analysis, fabrication and full qualification of the flight units with environmental testing. See the attached LISA FRS Flight Requirements Document for a detailed description of the requirements. The following major reviews are anticipated: Flight contract kickoff Preliminary Design Review (PDR) Critical Design Review (CDR) Pre-Environmental Review (PER) for each unit Pre-Shipment Review (PER) for each unit Monthly Status Reviews (MSRs) virtually or at vendor facility as conditions warrant (status, schedule, changes, technical performance metrics, issues, anomalies, mishaps) Vendor support for Project Preliminary Design Review and Project Critical Design Review The following environmental tests are anticipated: EMI/EMC Vibration Shock Thermal Balance with four thermal cases (hot operational, cold operational, hot survival, and cold survival) Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing. All units must complete 8 cycles with temperature plateau criteria matched to thermal sensor nearest to FRS-O internal cavity to ensure temperature-driven stresses are exercised. Comprehensive performance testing must be performed at first and last cycles including basic functionality testing at maximum, minimum, and nominal voltages. Long-term measurements must continue during operational temperature transitions. Comprehensive performance testing (one before any environmental testing, one at first and...

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