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SiC Raw Material Supply

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Response Deadline12/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, managed by the Department of Energy's Idaho Operations Office, focuses on the procurement and delivery of high-purity silicon carbide raw materials. The scope of work involves supplying silicon carbide fibers, powders, or precursors to prime contractors working on nuclear fuel projects. To ensure the safety and integrity of these nuclear applications, all materials must be nuclear-grade and accompanied by the necessary purity certifications and NQA-1 compliance where applicable. The solicitation was posted on October 5, 2026, with a response deadline of December 7, 2026. Classified under NAICS code 325998, the contract is specifically designed to secure the raw material pipeline necessary for critical Department of Energy nuclear fuel initiatives.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003577.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Silcon Carbide Cladding Lead Test Rod Development-Phase 1

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PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineDec 7

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12/07/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Idaho Operations Office

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Supplies high-purity silicon carbide (SiC) fibers, powders, or precursors for prime contractors on Department of Energy nuclear fuel projects. Sources and delivers nuclear-grade SiC materials with required material purity certifications and NQA-1 compliance where applicable. Delivers raw SiC materials.

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