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2023 Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development

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RFX-2023-10202Federal

Submission Closed07/24/2023, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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DLA WEAPONS SUPPORT LSO COMBAT VEHICLES AND ARMAMENT

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General Info

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Department Of Energy → Alliance Sustainable Enrgy-Doecontr

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Amendment 2 to RFP RFX-2023-10202: Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development

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RFP RFX-2023-10202: 2023 Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development

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RFX-2023-10202 Amendment 1 - Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development

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RFX-2023-10202 Amendment 3

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RFX-2023-10202 Amendment No. 4

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Sample PWS - Statement of Objectives: 2023 Small Projects to Accelerate Cadmium Telluride Technology Development

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Sample Subcontract Schedule - Firm Fixed Price

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Notice updatedJun 22

Response deadline changed from Jul 17, 2023 to Jul 24, 2023. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 7

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Notice updatedJul 18

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Response DeadlineJul 24

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Submission Closed

07/24/2023, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Alliance Sustainable Enrgy-Doecontr

Contacts2 people available

OfficeGolden, CO, 80402, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Alliance Sustainable Enrgy-Doecontr

Office AddressGolden, CO, 80402, USA

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Bill Peters

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Jeff Soltesz

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Full Description

With this RFP, NREL is supporting Cadmium Telluride Accelerator Consortium in launching additional CdTe research efforts to meet the various targets set by the consortium's technology roadmap. Amendment 1 posted 6/22/23 to extend proposal due date to 7/24/23. Amendment 2 posted 7/7/23 to provide Q&A information. Amendment 3 posted 7/18/23 to provide Q&A information. Amendment 4 posted 7/21/23 to provide Q&A information.

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