59--Epitaxial Layers

ESC/PKOP plans to award a sole source commercial purchase order to Bandwidth Semiconductor of Hudson, NH, under FAR Part 12 and FAR 13.106-1(b), for the supply of semi-conductor materials consisting of epitaxial layers of InGaAs and InP on 100 InP substrates, using an existing formula. Bandwidth Semiconductor is identified as the only known responsible source capable of fulfilling this requirement, and this acquisition is not open for competitive quotations. The anticipated award date is May 26, 2004, with delivery expected within four weeks after receipt of the order, FOB Destination. The procurement follows the NAICS code 334413, with a size standard of 500 employees. Interested parties wishing to express their capabilities must contact Scott Maitland, Contract Specialist, by close of business on May 25, 2004. The government retains full discretion on whether to compete the procurement based on responses to this notice. Information submitted will typically be used only to assess whether a competitive procurement should be conducted. This notice serves to inform potential vendors without initiating a competitive solicitation process.