Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter
80NSSC26936507Q · NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) solicitation, with responses due 2026-07-20. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
What's being bought
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
Comparable recent awards in RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIMERA ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED | $1.5M | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII | $5.3M | 53 | 2026-07-02 |
| ENSCO AVIONICS, INC. | $18K | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| PROSPECT GROWTH, INC. | $500K | 12 | 2026-07-01 |
| UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA | $10.0M | n/a | 2026-07-01 |
Questions
What is solicitation 80NSSC26936507Q?
Microwave Generator and Electromagnetic (EM) study to develop a microwave igniter, issued by NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION, under NAICS 541715 (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)). Responses are due 2026-07-20.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $18K to $10.0M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is 80NSSC26936507Q set aside?
8(a) Sole Source. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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