Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    GERMANIUM WAFER STORAGE AND ROTATION

    Sol. SP800026Q0001Sources SoughtFORT BELVOIR, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Dec 2, 2025
    POSTED
    Nov 17, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    334413
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Logistics Agency seeks contractors for the storage and potential upgrade of unfinished germanium wafers used in photovoltaic solar cells for National Security Space applications. The opportunity involves managing the current inventory of 4-inch and 6-inch wafers at contractor facilities, ensuring readiness for national emergencies.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    SP800026Q0001
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    November 17, 2025
    Response Deadline
    December 2, 2025
    NAICS Code
    334413AI guide
    Primary Contact
    C. Isha Arrington
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    43218
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    General Information

    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials, also referred to in this document as the Government, stores unfinished germanium epitaxial ready wafers (unfinished wafers) for use as substrates for photovoltaic solar cells used in National Security Space (NSS) applications at Contractor-owned and Contractor-managed facilities.
    The National Defense Stockpile (NDS) previously held 101,939 unfinished 4” (100mm) wafers . The Government upgraded some of the 4-inch wafers to 6-inch wafers and now holds 68,671 unfinished 4 inch (100mm) and 6 inch (150mm) wafers in reserve for release in times of national emergencies as required under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stock Piling Act, 50 U.S.C. 98 et seq. The Government still requires storage of the unfinished wafers at Contractor-owned and Contractor-managed facilities with the option to upgrade the current inventory to better support future needs.

    See Attached Statement of WOrk (SOW)

    Key dates

    1. November 17, 2025Posted Date
    2. December 2, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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