# Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter

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- Solicitation number: 80NSSC26936507Q
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT
- Department: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Contracting office: NASA Shared Services Center (80NSSC)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AA12 Agriculture R&D Services; Agricultural Research And Services; Applied Research
- Set-aside: 8(a) sole source
- First posted: July 14, 2026
- Last posted: July 14, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a79d06a2d8db4bbe923cd67b3da7f148/view

## Description

**Synopsis:** NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter. NASA/NSSC intends to issue a sole source contract to MALACHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). It has been determined that MALACHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC is the sole provider of Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter NASA/NSSC will be the procuring center for this effort.

Performance will be located at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). The Government intends to acquire Commercial items or services using the provisions, clauses and procedures prescribed in FAR Part 12 for Commercial The NAICS Code for this procurement is 541715. Interested organizations may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact not later than 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on 7/20/2026.

Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. NASA FAR Supplement Clause 1852.215-84, Ombudsman, is applicable. The Center Ombudsman for this acquisition can be found at https://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/Procurement-Ombuds-Comp-Advocate-Listing.pdf .

**Primary Point of Contact:** McKenzie Hanson Procurement Specialist McKenzie.M.Hanson@nasa.gov

## Publications

- July 14, 2026: Solicitation, due July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice a79d06a2d8db4bbe923cd67b3da7f148. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a79d06a2d8db4bbe923cd67b3da7f148/view

## Points of contact

- McKenzie Hanson, mckenzie.m.hanson@nasa.gov

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