What types of agencies buy Materials Processing services?

Federal agencies across all departments procure Materials Processing services, including the Department of Defense, Department of Veterans Affairs, General Services Administration, and civilian agencies. State and local governments also issue Materials Processing contracts through their own procurement portals.

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Are there set-aside contracts for small businesses in Materials Processing?

Yes. Many Materials Processing contracts are set aside for small businesses, including 8(a), WOSB, SDVOSB, and HUBZone firms. Use SamSearch's set-aside filters to find contracts your business qualifies for.

How competitive are Materials Processing government contracts?

Competition varies by contract size and type. Large IDIQ vehicles in Materials Processing can attract dozens of bidders, while small open-market solicitations may have only a few. Monitoring active solicitations and building agency relationships early improves win rates.

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Materials Processing Government Contracts

13 government contract opportunities classified as Materials Processing, spanning federal and state/local solicitations. Updated daily.

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5 federal contract opportunities classified as Materials Processing.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

SMASH PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative proposals for the Smash program, focusing on materials processing to enhance element separation efficiency. Proposals should explore revolutionary technologies that improve process yield and energy utilization, ensuring scalability for industri…

Posted Apr 16, 2026Due Apr 24, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-26-04

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RARE EARTH SEPARATION AND PURIFICATIONS

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The Department of Defense is seeking information on rare earth separation and purification services through a Sources Sought notice. This RFI is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for quotes. Responses are due by February 11, 2026, and will help the government assess potential capabilities.

Posted Jan 21, 2026Due Feb 11, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 212290Sol: SP8000-26-RESP

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

SPUTTERING TOOL SYSTEM

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Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a provider for a sputtering system that accommodates multiple substrate sizes from 150mm to wafer pieces. Interested bidders must review the provided documentation and submit their proposals by September 26, 2023. All submissions will be evaluated based on technical acceptability …

Posted Sep 19, 2025Due Sep 26, 2025SolicitationNAICS 423490Sol: 5-S176-Q-00760-00

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Lithium Niobate Etching

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The Department of Energy is soliciting quotes for lithium niobate etching services. The requirement includes specific fabrication capabilities for apertures in LiNbO3 and SiO2 layers. Quotes must be submitted by September 17, 2025, and will be evaluated based on price and technical specifications. Compliance with the B…

Posted Sep 2, 2025Due Sep 18, 2025SolicitationNAICS 33399Sol: SLAC_358965_LithiumNiobateEtching

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Request for Information: Integrated Solid Waste Services

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force, is seeking information through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Integrated Solid Waste Management services. This initiative aims to gather insights for acquisition planning and market research related to waste collection, recyclable materials processing, d…

Posted May 22, 2025Due Jun 5, 2025Sources SoughtNAICS 562111Sol: RFI-FA2835-ISW

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