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This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on September 2, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

USAFA Thin Film Vacuum Deposition and Coating System

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FA700025Q0044Federal

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The contract titled "USAFA Thin Film Vacuum Deposition and Coating System" is a combined solicitation issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically through the USAF Academy in Colorado. It is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBA, emphasizing that only small businesses are eligible to respond. The solicitation was posted on August 14, 2025, with a response deadline of September 13, 2025, at 4:00 PM. The primary focus of the contract involves acquiring a thin film vacuum deposition and coating system, which is likely intended to support research or operational capabilities at the USAF Academy. Key contacts for the solicitation include Ronald Wilson and Brianna Morphis, who can be reached via email for further information. The contract's scope and size are not explicitly specified, but it falls under NAICS code 333242, which pertains to fluid power process equipment manufacturing. The place of performance is at the USAF Academy in Colorado, and interested parties can access additional details and the opportunity link through the provided SAM.gov workspace URL. This contract represents an opportunity for small businesses specializing in advanced manufacturing equipment related to vacuum deposition and coating technologies.

General Info

USAFA seeks small business to supply/install thin film vacuum coating system by September 2025.

Contract Value

$392,030

NAICS

333242 - Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing

Place of Performance

USAF Academy, CO, 80840, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Award Issued Date

Documents

5

Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate

PDF, High priority: read this first2 pages · certification-form
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FA700025Q0044 Thin Film Vacuum Deposition and Coating System Amendment 3

PDF, High priority: read this first7 pages · amendment
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Provisions and Clauses FA700025Q0044

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Salient Characteristics - Deposition Chamber

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Tech Clarifications for RFQ

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA7000 10 Cons Lgc
Contacts2 people available
OfficeUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Office AddressUSAF ACADEMY, CO, 80840-2303, USA
Contacts
Ronald Wilson
Brianna Morphis

Full Description

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26 Aug 25 Amendment 1: Tech clarifiation answers document added. 27 Aug 25 Amendment 2: Tech clarifiation answers document updated to reflect all questions and answers. 2 Sep 25 Amendment 3: Combined synopsis updated to include Attachment 4 -FAR 52.212-4(b). See Attachments

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