A--Sole Source to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab for production of t
ID: 89243325NFE000180Type: Special Notice
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ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL ENERGY TECHNOLOGY LABORATORYMORGANTOWN, WV, 26507, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1c80378266d047cc895aae9ce096e08d/view
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    The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for the production of new materials and coatings essential for experimental validation of computational predictions and coating performance assessment. The procurement requires specialized capabilities, including spark plasma sintering and air plasma spray deposition for multilayer coatings, as well as advanced characterization techniques and expertise in rare earth silicate materials and environmental performance testing. This initiative is critical for advancing research and development in the physical and engineering sciences, with no known alternate sources capable of meeting all specified requirements. Interested parties that believe they can fulfill these requirements must submit their evidence of capability to Contract Specialist Anissa Beasinger via email by 3:00 PM ET on December 2, 2024.

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    Beasinger, Anissa M.
    (412) 596-0069
    Anissa.Beasinger@netl.doe.gov
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