Purchase SiC substrates
ID: N00172-24-Q-1301183082Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source contract for the purchase of silicon carbide (SiC) substrates from II-VI Advanced Materials, LLC. This procurement is critical for the NRL's research and development efforts, as SiC substrates are essential components in semiconductor manufacturing and related applications. The purchase will be executed under Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a total value not exceeding $250,000, and interested parties are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to meet this requirement by the closing date of September 23, 2024. For further inquiries, contact James Buie at james.buie@nrl.navy.mil or call 202-923-1553.

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