Flight Model Solar Array Wings

Background
NASA's National Suborbital Science and Synergy Center (NSSC) has a requirement for Flight Model Solar Array Wings to support the TERP RAPTOR 12U CubeSat mission aimed at asteroid Apophis. The goal of this contract is to acquire flight-qualified solar panels that will provide power to all subsystems onboard the CubeSat. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the solar panels and providing necessary technical support during integration and testing.

Work Details
The procurement includes the acquisition, delivery, verification, and integration support of flight-ready solar panels for the TERP RAPTOR mission. Specific deliverables include:
- Delivery of one pair of flight-ready solar panels meeting the following technical requirements:
- Maximum dimensions (stowed in the deployer):
1. < 226.3mm x-axis
2. < 226.3mm y-axis
3. < 340.5mm z-axis
4. Thickness < 39.5mm
- Minimum total solar array power = 25W
- Weight not exceeding .578 kg with a 30% mass contingency
- Deployable array capable of outputting minimum solar array power of 25W throughout a mission duration of 6 months (Launch June 2028, Flyby Dec. 30, 2028).
The contractor shall provide:
- 1 x Flight Model (FM) including a protective cover and transportation container.
- Other EEE components such as connectors, temperature sensors, and diodes.
- 2 x Solar Array Wings, each wing comprising:
- 20 x solar cells (AZUR 3G30A 26.51 cm2)
- Hinges, thermal knife deployment system, and spacers.
- FM test campaign including vibrations, thermal vacuum (TVAC), and bake-out tests.

Period of Performance
Unit testing and integration shall be performed from July 1st, 2027 through October 31st, 2027.

Place of Performance
B33 Suite D205B, NASA GSFC.

Bidder Requirements
The contractor must meet specific technical requirements related to the design and functionality of the solar panels as outlined in the Statement of Work.