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High-Purity Precursor/Chemical Supplier for Hard-mask Fabrication

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

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This subcontract opportunity with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on the supply of high-purity chemical precursors, polymers, and inorganic materials essential for hard-mask fabrication within DARPA SHIELDER projects. The supplier is responsible for providing specialized resists and chemical compounds accompanied by necessary certificates of analysis and material safety data sheets. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325199, requiring the provider to maintain fewer than 500 employees. Compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program is mandatory, along with adherence to FAR 52.223-03 regarding the handling and delivery of hazardous materials. Responses are due by October 21, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for DARPA SHIELDER chemical precursors; responses due October 21, 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical ManufacturingView 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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Supplies specialized chemical precursors, polymers, or inorganic materials for prime contractors on DARPA SHIELDER projects. Provides high-purity chemical compounds and specialized resists with associated MSDS and certificates of analysis. Ensures compliance with Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements and FAR 52.223-03 for hazardous materials. Delivers chemical precursors and safety documentation.

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