SILICON CARBIDE SUBSTRATES SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

Synopsis Number: F4FBB22164A002 The United States Air Force, ASC/Operational Contracting Division, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio is seeking potential sources that are capable of providing Silicon Carbide Substrates. Firms responding should specify that their Silicon Carbide Substrates meet the specifications listed below and provide detailed product information to show clear technical compliance. Additionally, history of recent sales to commercial companies sold to should be included to determine commerciality. The required specifications for the Silicon Carbide Substrates are as follows: Government Requirements for Silicon Carbide Substrates The Government requires 10 prime grade and 52 development grade 2-inch diameter semi-insulating (vanadium doped) 6H silicon carbide on-axis substrates for growth of III-Nitride thin films. Substrates must be 370 microns thick +/-30 microns, and must be double-side polished (CMP polished on Si-face). Prime grade substrates must have <30 micro pipes per square cm, and development grade must have <200 micro pipes per square cm. Firms responding should indicate whether they are a large or small business. If a small business, please specify the type (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). The general definition of a small business is one that is independently owned and operated, is not dominant in the field of operation in which it is proposing on Air Force contracts and with its affiliates; and the average number of employees does not exceed 100. The NAICS Code to be used for this acquisition is 334413 - "Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing". The Air Force reserves the right to consider a set-aside based upon responses hereto for any subsequent acquisition. Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a Foreign-owned/Foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. FOB Destination. Payment terms by Government Credit card or Wide Area Work Flow Acceptance. Net 30 days. Any information submitted by respondents to this sources sought synopsis is voluntary. The Air Force does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice or to otherwise pay for the information solicited. Respondents should not construe this synopsis as a commitment by the Air Force for any purpose. Respondents will not individually be notified of the results of any government assessments. The Government's evaluation of the capability statements received will factor into whether any forthcoming solicitation will be conducted as a full and open competition or as a set-aside for small businesses, or any particular small business designation (e.g. SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, WOSB, VOSB, etc.). Capabilities package: All interested firms shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities and product/service specifications related to this effort. Responses may be submitted electronically to the following e-mail address: Mohamed.hussein@wpafb.af.mil in a Microsoft Word compatible format or mailed to ASC/PKOAB POC: Mohamed Hussein, 1940 Allbrook Dr. Ste 3 Rm 109, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5309 to be received no later than 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, Friday 20 July 2012. Direct all questions concerning this acquisition to Mohamed Hussein at (937) 522-4594 or at Mohamed.Hussein@wpafb.af.mil.