Vacuum and DC Magnetron Sputtering Compatibility Testing

The contract requires verification that a target or backing plate assembly is compatible with vacuum environments and DC magnetron sputtering systems, ensuring reliable performance under high-vacuum conditions and the thermal and electrical stresses inherent in sputtering processes. The work involves testing and evaluating material properties, outgassing behavior, structural integrity, and electromagnetic characteristics to confirm suitability for use in NASA’s advanced thin-film deposition systems. All components must meet stringent cleanliness and contamination control standards to prevent system degradation or process failure. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541380, is issued by the NASA Shared Services Center on behalf of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2026, with a firm response deadline of June 30, 2026, at 8:00 PM. There is no set-aside designation specified, and the place of performance details are not provided, implying the work may be conducted at the contractor’s facility or a designated test site approved by NASA. Performance must align with NASA’s operational requirements for space-related instrumentation and coating technologies, though exact delivery locations or integration points are not outlined in the available data.