SiC 6H (0001) substrates

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number for this requirement is F4FBFM9231A002 and is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) using FAR Subpart 13.1 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The 88th Contracting Squadron, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for the following requirement: CLIN 0001: 25 Each - SiC 6H (0001) substrates. Requirements: 1) Conducting n-type, on axis (0001), 6H SiC substrate 2" (50.8 mm) in diameter. 2) Thickness of substrate less than 300 microns with a resistivity of 0.05 ohm-cm or less. 3) Single-side polished substrate, Si-face polished. This acquisition is under North American Industry Classification System code 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. Please identify your business size in your response based upon this standard. It is the offeror's responsibility to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. Clauses and provisions may be accessed via the Internet at website http://farsite.hill.af.mil. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-34, Defense Acquisition Circular (DAC) 91-13 Correction and Air Force Acquisition Circular (AFAC) 200903-18. 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In Accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Invoicing and payments must be made utilizing the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) - To register and submit invoice go to https://wawf.eb.mil. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil. Your purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of your payment. To view the provisions and clauses in full text, visit the web site: http://farsite.hill.af.mil . A Firm-Fixed Price purchase order will be issued in writing to the successful offeror. To be eligible to receive an award resulting from this solicitation, contractor must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration. To register you may call 1-888-227-2423 or apply via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov . The quote format is at the discretion of the offeror. Include FAR 52.212-3, Offer Representation and Certification with Offer or indicate it is available at the ORCA website. No telephonic quotes will be processed. All responses must be received no later than 4:30 P.M., Eastern Standard Time on 9 September 2009. Please send any questions and quotes to TSgt Michael Lovano at michael.lovano@wpafb.af.mil. You may also call POC at (937) 522-4590. The Contracting Officer on this requirement is Mr. Daniel Lyons and he can be contacted at (937) 522-4516.