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Advanced SiC Material Fabrication

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Response Deadline12/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Advanced SiC Material Fabrication, is issued by the Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office. The selected contractor will be responsible for fabricating advanced silicon carbide cladding for prime contractors involved in nuclear fuel projects. The scope of work includes developing advanced fiber and tow fabrication methods and producing small, short-length cladding rodlets utilizing high-temperature chemical vapor infiltration or similar deposition equipment. The project requires strict adherence to an NQA-1 Quality Assurance plan to ensure nuclear safety and quality standards. Final deliverables consist of physical silicon carbide cladding samples and comprehensive documentation detailing the fabrication processes used. Interested parties must respond by December 7, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

NAICS

325211 - Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003577.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

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PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineDec 7

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12/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

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Fabricates advanced SiC cladding for prime contractors on Department of Energy nuclear fuel projects. Develops advanced fiber/tow fabrication methods and produces small, short-length SiC cladding rodlets using high-temperature chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) or similar deposition equipment. Requires NQA-1 Quality Assurance plan. Delivers physical SiC cladding samples and fabrication process documentation.

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