Flight Instruments Government Bids & RFPs

NASA GSFC is soliciting information for three flight assemblies and one flight spare Frequency Reference System (FRS) for the LISA mission. The scope includes design, analysis, fabrication, and full qualification. Key dates for flight units are Feb 9, 2029; Sep 4, 2029; and Mar 11, 2030, with the spare due May 31, 2030. Anticipated reviews include PDR, CDR, PER, PSR, and MSRs. Environmental testing includes EMI/EMC, vibration, shock, thermal balance, and thermal vacuum. This is a sources sought notice for planning purposes; no solicitation exists yet. Interested parties should submit a capability statement of no more than 10 pages.

NIST is seeking information on potential sources for an ultra-high pressure liquid chromatography quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometer (UHPLC-QTOF MS) system. The system should be identical to or exceed the capabilities of a Bruker Elute UHPLC coupled with a Bruker Compact QTOF MS. Key requirements include specific mass range, resolving power, mass accuracy, acquisition rates, and software capabilities for data analysis. Responses are due by July 21, 2026, 10:00 AM ET. Companies must be registered in SAM. gov. This is for market research purposes only and not a solicitation.

Solicitation **** for Tester, Aviation Life Support will result in a non-commercial firm fixed price contract. The award decision may be based on price, past performance, and other evaluation factors. The solicitation date is anticipated around August 3, 2026, and will be available on the DIBBS website. Surplus dealers, small businesses, and distributors are invited to respond with quantity available and price. Terms are FOB origin, inspection and acceptance at destination. Delivery is requested within 89 days ARO. This is a commercial item solicited as unrestricted.

The United States Air Force Band is seeking one new DiGiCo Quantum 852 Digital Mixing Console. This is a brand name only requirement. The console must have specific technical characteristics including 96kHz operation, FPGA processing, 384 input channels, Optocore connectivity, Mustard and Nodal processing, redundant power supplies, and compatibility with existing DiGiCo infrastructure. It must include all software licenses and accessories, come with a manufacturer's warranty, and be delivered in a flight case. Funds are not presently available, and the government reserves the right to cancel. Quotes must be valid through September 30, 2026.

Procurement for navigational instruments. Inspection of supplies is fixed-price. Payment instructions via Wide Area Workflow. Invoice and receiving report required. Mandatory use of Workflow Pro WFP Mod Assist Module. Notice of cybersecurity maturity model certification requirements. Preference for privately owned U. S. flag commercial vessels. Alternate A, annual representations and certifications deviation. Notice of priority rating for national defense. Drawings or technical data are not available. Offer valid for days. When submitting quotes via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), specify any exceptions or follow up with a hardcopy. If not the manufacturer, state the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Cage Code, and part number. Provide an email address for follow-up. Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP Weapon System Support (WSS) Mechanicsburg for automated notifications from Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO). Contractors can view orders, contracts, and modifications at the EDA web tool. Any order will require electronic submittal of invoice and receiving report combo through PIEE WAWF. Inspection and acceptance at source. Inspection of material and packaging and final acceptance of material will be at cage address. Changes in production facilities require written requests and may be approved with conditions. Award evaluations will be made using the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) criteria. This solicitation is issued under SEPA EAF authority. Contract/purchase order requirements for manufacture and quality for inertial navigation. Marking shall be in accordance with MIL STD 130, Rev N. Changes in design, material, servicing, or part number require notification and approval by the contracting officer via written change order. Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements unless otherwise specified. Records of all inspection work shall be kept complete and available to the government for 365 calendar days after final delivery. Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking shall be in accordance with the contract purchase order schedule and MIL STD **** packaging. Offerors consideration for award of contract shall be given only to authorized distributors of the original manufacturers item. Proof of being an authorized distributor shall be provided on company letterhead signed by a responsible company official and sent with your offer.