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The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Manufacturing Technology Division plans to award a cost-reimbursement contract to James Gregory Associates, Inc. for the development of affordable, high-quality multi-junction germanium wafers specifically designed for solar cells. This contract, awarded under the authority allowing the use of sole-source procurement, aims to establish a reliable domestic supplier of these specialized wafers. The initial contract value is approximately $1.305 million, with a potential total program budget of around $4.305 million depending on mission requirements. The program focuses on advancing manufacturing capabilities to support solar cell technology with improved wafer materials. All inquiries related to the acquisition process are directed to the Contracting Officer, Timothy J. Wisecup, while technical questions should be addressed to the Program Manager, Ronald T. Bing. Although the contract is being contemplated as a sole-source award, all responsible sources are permitted to submit proposals or quotations for consideration. The contract is managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, with key points of contact including a Contract Negotiator and the Contracting Officer. This effort supports the Department of Defense’s initiative to enhance the domestic manufacturing base critical to advanced solar technologies.

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Air Force awards $1.305M sole-source contract to James Gregory for multi-junction germanium wafers.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

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PostedApr 1

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

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OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzl

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

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Jimmie L GarrardContract Negotiator

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Timothy J WisecupContracting Officer

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Full Description

The purpose of this Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) is not to request competitive proposals. The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Manufacturing Technology Division (AFRL/MLM) is contemplating the award of a cost-reimbursement type contract to James Gregory Associates, Inc., 4615 Hilton Corporate Drive, Columbus OH 43232-4151 for the program entitled - Affordable High-Quality Multi-Junction Germanium Wafers for Solar Cells under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, - Only One Responsible Source. The principal objective of this program is to establish a viable domestic source for affordable high-quality multi-junction germanium wafers for solar cells. It is anticipated that the contractor will initially be awarded a contract in the amount of $1.305M with the possibility of the remaining program budget being added depending on mission needs. The anticipated total funding for this effort is approximately $4.305M. Inquiries pertaining to this acquisition may be addressed to Timothy J. Wisecup, Contracting Officer, Det 1 AFRL/PKMT, 2310 Eighth Street, Building 167, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7801, telephone: (937) 656-9887, e-mail: timothy.wisecup@wpafb.af.mil. Technical questions may be addressed to Ronald T. Bing, Program Manager, AFRL/MLME, telephone: (937) 656-4168, e-mail: ronald.bing@wpafb.af.mil. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. See numbered note 22.