National Aeronautics And Space Administration (Glenn Research Center) Presolicitation Notice For a Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Thin Film Deposition System
ID: 80GRC024CA033Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATIONNASA GLENN RESEARCH CENTERCLEVELAND, OH, 44135, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

SPECIALIZED METAL CONTAINER MANUFACTURING MACHINERY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (3685)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c3aa23c668f3431499805526d0f129a4/view
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    Solicitation Notice: National Aeronautics And Space Administration (NASA) is seeking a Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) Thin Film Deposition System. This system is typically used for semiconductor and related device manufacturing. The procurement will take place at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. For more information, please contact Kevin Carroll at kevin.m.carroll@nasa.gov or 216-433-6560.

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