SAM #80NSSC26936507Q

NASA Procures Microwave Generator and EM Simulation Study for Space Propulsion Igniter

NASA Marshall Space Flight Center is procuring specialized equipment and technical services to support the development of a novel microwave igniter system for advanced space propulsion. - Government Buyer: - NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center - OEMs and Vendors: - MALACHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC (sole source, OEM for microwave generator) - Products Requested: - GMS450 Microwave Generator - Part number: GMS450 - Quantity: 1 - 450W, solid-state, 2.45GHz, water-cooled - LMR600 Low Loss Coaxial Cable - Part number: LMR600 - Quantity: 1 - Low loss, suitable for high-frequency microwave transmission - Services Requested: - Electromagnetic (EM) Simulation Study - Development of an EM simulation for the microwave ignitor system - Includes exploratory solutions, qualitative assessment, technical report, and meeting - Notable Requirements: - Equipment and study are tailored for advanced space propulsion research - EM study must address specific combustion chamber conditions and propellant flow - Sole source justification: MALACHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC identified as the only provider for these requirements

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

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