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Advanced Material Characterization and Metrology Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Advanced Material Characterization and Metrology Services supports prime contractors on DARPA SHIELDER projects through high-resolution imaging and chemical analysis. The scope of work involves utilizing SEM, TEM, XPS, and EDX to verify material composition, etch resistance, and degradation of hard-mask materials, while employing AFM to measure the aspect ratios of fabricated structures. The provider must possess high-resolution equipment to deliver detailed analytical reports and imagery. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380 for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the U.S. Department of Defense. Interested parties must respond by October 21, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for DARPA material characterization services; response deadline October 21, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

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Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26TZ06-DV004.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)

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PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Performs high-resolution imaging and chemical analysis for prime contractors on DARPA SHIELDER projects. Conducts cross-sectional SEM, TEM, XPS, and EDX analysis to verify etch resistance, material composition, and degradation of hard-mask materials. Measures aspect ratios of fabricated structures using AFM. Requires high-resolution SEM, TEM, and XPS equipment. Delivers detailed analytical reports and high-resolution imagery.

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