ITC-PAC R&D "Investigation on High Performance Tunable Multilayer Capacitors and Piezoelectric Thin Film Transformers"

This award notice concerns an ITC-PAC Research and Development project titled Investigation on High Performance Tunable Multilayer Capacitors and Piezoelectric Thin Film Transformers. The project is being awarded to Korea University as a sole source contractor under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as they are identified as the only responsible source capable of meeting the technical requirements. Although intended to function as a grant in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2358 and 31 U.S.C. 6304, the agreement was processed as a contract due to system limitations for overseas grant administration. Managed by the Department of Defense and the Office of FA5209 374 Cons Pk, the contract is identified by solicitation number FA5209-17-R-0004 and falls under NAICS code 541720. The work is performed in Seoul, South Korea, and includes a detailed cost structure covering labor, materials, and travel. The procurement was posted on August 18, 2017, with administrative oversight provided by Contracting Officer Thomas L. Reese and Contract Specialist Sawako Arioka.