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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on September 5, 2014. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Palladium/Gold (PA/AU)

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SB1341-14-RQ-0784Federal

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Solicitation # RFP387911
Solicitation RFP387911, issued by the Fermilab Reservation Discovery Group on behalf of the Department of Energy, seeks the procurement of high-purity niobium materials for the Illinois Accelerator Research Center. The materials, which include RRR300 niobium sheets, rods, and discs, as well as Nb55Ti components, are required for the fabrication of Superconducting Radio Frequency cavities. All materials must adhere to technical specification ED0371037 Rev E, specifically requiring a Residual Resistance Ratio greater than 300 for designated niobium and a flatness of 6 percent. Acceptance is contingent upon sample testing at Fermilab, with quality standards governed by ASTM E-3, E-883, E-8, and E-384. The contract mandates strict packaging and marking requirements to prevent material degradation. Manufacturers must permanently inscribe identification symbols in the corners of sheets and use non-abrasive, anti-tarnish paper and wooden containers suitable for forklift handling. Palletized loads are limited to 1,000 kg. Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act for construction materials and various FAR clauses regarding trafficking in persons and DEI discrimination. Proposals must include a completed RFI page, a SARC form, and Proc-FRM-466 Proposal Certifications, with specific certification tiers based on the total proposal value.
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General Info

NAICS

331410 - Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining

Place of Performance

325 Broadway, BOULDER, CO, 80305-3328, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

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FBO04127..docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Contacts2 people available
OfficeGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist
Office AddressGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
Contacts
Nora TysonContract Specialist
Brian JamiesonContracting Officer

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The National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST), Quantum Electronics and Photonics Division, has a need to procure Palladium/Gold (PA/AU) - Target for Sputter.

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