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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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NAICS: 333242
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Canada
ACAN 26-58022 Automated Wafer Defect Inspection System and ICP Plasma Processing ModuleThe National Research Council Canada, through the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre, intends to procure an Automated Wafer Defect Inspection System (Surface Defect Inspection Platform - SDIP) and an Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Processing Module to support advanced semiconductor photonic device fabrication. The SDIP system must provide non-destructive, laser-based, high-resolution optical surface inspection capable of detecting and characterizing sub-micron defects on various compound semiconductor substrates including GaAs, InP, GaN, sapphire, Si, Ge, and GaN on SiC. It will incorporate automated cassette-to-cassette wafer handling, generate detailed defect maps, and support integration with existing inspection workflows and data sets. The ICP processing module must integrate seamlessly with the existing KLA/SPTS Omega fxP plasma processing platform, supporting high-density plasma etching for 4-inch wafers of compound semiconductor materials, maintaining compatibility with current hardware, software, and process controls. Due to the proprietary nature of the existing Omega fxP system, KLA Corporation is the sole supplier capable of meeting the technical requirements and ensuring operational interoperability and system coherence. The procurement is subject to multiple trade agreements with invoked exceptions for limited tendering based on a lack of competition for technical reasons and intellectual property considerations. Delivery deadlines are set for March 31, 2027, for the SDIP system and June 30, 2027, for the ICP module. While a pre-identified supplier has been named, other suppliers may submit statements of capabilities by June 29, 2026, to demonstrate their qualifications for the contract. All supplied electrical equipment must comply with Canadian Electrical Code certification standards.
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NAICS: 333242
New
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TPT Manual Wire BonderThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources sought notice to gather information from potential suppliers capable of providing a TPT manual wire bonder that meets specific technical criteria. The wire bonder must support multiple bonding modes, including wedge, ball, and ribbon wire bonding, with quick reconfiguration within five minutes. It should allow fully manual control over the X, Y, and Z axes during operation and accommodate gold and aluminum wire diameters ranging from 17 to 75 micrometers, as well as ribbon wire widths from 20 to 250 micrometers. Key system features include an ultrasonic transducer operating between 60 and 70 kHz with PLL control, power output up to 10 watts, adjustable bond time and force ranges, a 90-degree wire feed angle, motorized wire clamp, adequate throat depth and table motion, and a temperature controller with high precision and a limit of at least 250°C. The equipment must be compact, fitting within a tabletop footprint smaller than 600 x 600 x 300 mm. The interface requirements specify an integrated operator display supporting storage of a minimum of 20 bonding programs and allowing easy parameter adjustments. Respondents are asked to submit company details, capabilities relative to the requirements, reseller authorization status, any perceived restrictive aspects of the specifications, and their small business status through email by the stated deadline. The notice clarifies that this is not a solicitation or request for quotations, no contract will be awarded directly from this notice, and respondents bear no costs. NIST intends to use the information received for future procurement planning and may engage further with interested firms to refine its requirement understanding. All questions must be submitted by a specified date to be addressed through an amendment.
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5 days ago

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The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) plans to award a sole source purchase order to AJA International, Inc. for a Low Profile Magnetron Sputtering Source / Orion-8 Load Lock. This procurement is under the North American Industry Classification System code 333242 with a size standard of 1500 and is classified under Federal Supply Code 1500. The acquisition is being conducted as a non-competitive sole source due to unusual and compelling urgency, in accordance with FAR 6.302-2, and will use Simplified Acquisition Procedures, adhering to FAR Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding $350,000. This notice is not a solicitation or request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. While interested parties may express interest and capability to respond by the specified deadline, any determination to pursue a competitive procurement rests solely with the Government. Responses must provide clear evidence that competition would benefit the Government, but no costs incurred in submitting information will be reimbursed. The point of contact for this acquisition is Teigh Cheyney at the NRL in Washington, D.C., and the deadline to respond is June 13, 2026.

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NRL awarding sole source purchase order to AJA International for magnetron sputtering source, urgency justified.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

333242 - Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing View NAICS

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts1 person available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and email requests will not be honored.  Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 


The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to:


AJA International, Inc.


To furnish:


Low Profile Magnetron Sputtering Source / Orion-8 Load Lock


The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 333242 with the size standard of 1500. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 1500


 This procurement is being processed under 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency.                                      


This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:                                                           


Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.


Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement in accordance with the posted opening and closing dates. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.  Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.


Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence the “Subject” line of your email.