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

NASA's Shared Services Center seeks a microwave generator and electromagnetic study to develop a microwave igniter, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026. This is an 8(a) sole source procurement directed to MALACHITE TECHNOLOGIES INC under FAR 12.102(a); the Government will evaluate unsolicited capability statements from interested organizations solely to determine whether to conduct the procurement on a competitive basis, but competition is not the current intent.

Performance occurs at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama. The contractor must deliver an electromagnetic simulation study, a GMS450 solid-state 2.45 GHz microwave generator with 450 watts capacity and water cooling, and one LMR600 low loss coaxial cable. The EM simulation shall be exploratory and provide three to four solution candidates, including evaluation of the Auburn spark igniter SI-140 AJ41, with qualitative assessment of strengths and weaknesses. The simulation must model a combustion chamber operating at 1 to 2 atmospheres with gaseous methane and oxygen propellant flow ranging from 0.1 to 1.0 pounds mass per second, evaluating different microwave transmission techniques and material/geometry variations. Key simulation metrics include electric field analysis, comparison to spark-creation thresholds, linkage between electric field intensity and microwave system power, and S-parameter tuning. The contractor shall present findings in a report and meeting. All deliverables ship to Building 4631, Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama 35812, Attention: Dalton Carpenter, ER12. NAICS code is 541715, Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. Oral communications are not acceptable. McKenzie Hanson, Procurement Specialist, is the primary point of contact.