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Manufacturing of ICP Etching System

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Submission Closed05/26/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 333242

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AI Contract Overview

This contract involves the fabrication and assembly of a complete Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) etching system, encompassing critical components such as the vacuum chamber, RF power delivery, gas distribution, and associated control subsystems, all to be built according to an approved design. The work is classified under NAICS code 333242, indicating it pertains to manufacturing specialized industrial machinery. The contract is a subcontract issued by Argonne National Laboratory, operating under the Department of Energy, with the place of performance associated with a location having the ZIP code 60439. The solicitation was posted on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline set for May 26, 2026, providing a narrow window for proposal submission. No specific type of set-aside or organization type is indicated, suggesting an open bidding process. The scope emphasizes delivering a fully functional ICP etching system that integrates all essential subsystems, ensuring compliance with the approved technical specifications. This contract supports the advanced manufacturing needs of the Department of Energy and related research initiatives.

General Info

Fabrication and assembly of ICP etching system with vacuum chamber, RF power, gas, and controls.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor

NAICS

333242 - Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

IL, 60439, USA

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NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 15

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Response DeadlineMay 26

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Submission Closed

05/26/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor

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Department Of Energy → Argonne National Labor - DOE Contractor

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Full Description

Fabricate and assemble the complete ICP etching system including vacuum chamber, RF power delivery, gas distribution, and control subsystems per approved design.