Lithium-Doped Glass Wafer Manufacturing and Supply

The contract entails the manufacture and supply of ten lithium-doped glass wafers specifically engineered to match the thermal expansion characteristics of silicon, ensuring compatibility in high-precision microfabrication processes. These wafers must support low-temperature anodic bonding, a critical requirement for reliable and stable integration with silicon-based components without inducing mechanical stress or degradation. The wafers are intended for use in advanced applications requiring precise material alignment and thermal stability, likely in semiconductor, MEMS, or photonic device development. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 326199, and it is issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology within the Department of Commerce. The place of performance is designated as Boulder, Colorado, with a zip code of 80305. The solicitation was posted on July 6, 2026, and responses are due by July 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Although no point of contact or set-aside designation is listed, interested parties must ensure technical compliance with the specified material properties and bonding requirements to meet performance expectations.