Cross-Beam RGA for MBE (Molecular Beam Epitaxy)
ID: N00173-24-Q-1301180854Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Ground or Treated Mineral and Earth Manufacturing (327992)

PSC

MINERALS, NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC (9620)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1ce1fda2ab284121b3ad828c279f2b2c/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, intends to award a sole source contract for the procurement of a Cross Beam RGA for Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) to American GMG, Inc. of Union City, California. This procurement is essential for advanced scientific processes, particularly in semiconductor technologies, and involves high-purity materials such as Scandium and Boron, which are critical for MBE applications. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement, but the government reserves the right to proceed with the sole source award based on its discretion. For further inquiries, contact Ashley Grimes at ashley.n.grimes6.civ@us.navy.mil or call 202-875-9579, referencing Notice of Intent number N00173-24-Q-1301180854.

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    Ashley Grimes
    (202) 875-9579
    ashley.n.grimes6.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Scedule of Supplies.docx
    The document presents a schedule of supplies for materials required for Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) applications, specifically Scandium and Boron. The primary focus is on two line items detailing their specifications, quantities, pricing, and packaging. For Scandium 5N (Sc), 100 grams of high-purity (99.999%) material is needed, priced at $175.95 per gram, packaged in vacuum-sealed bags and bottles filled with Argon. In the case of Boron 6N (B), several quantity options (50g, 70g, 100g) are available, each with tiered pricing: $185.95/gram for 50g, $175.95/gram for 75g, and $165.95/gram for 100g, all packaged in a vacuum-sealed format. The materials are designated for MBE applications, with specific references to the part numbers for easy identification. This schedule indicates a request for proposals or supply agreements to procure essential materials for advanced scientific processes, reflecting the government's role in supporting research and development in semiconductor technologies.
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