Sputter Targets

NASA Glenn Research Center is procuring custom sputter targets through the NASA Shared Services Center for use in developing silicon carbide integrated circuits and sensors for aerospace applications. The solicitation requires four platinum targets with 99.99% purity and one gold target with 99.999% purity, all measuring 3-inch diameter and 0.25-inch thick without backing plates. Vendors must be actual manufacturers with demonstrated capability in semiconductor device technology and prior sales experience with government agencies like NASA, and must provide targets sourced from non-radioactive materials in new condition with Certificates of Analysis. The contract will be evaluated using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, meaning the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements will be selected. The original due date was August 29, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. CT, though the revised SOW was posted on September 8, 2025, suggesting potential timeline adjustments.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. The contract does not specify a total award value, though vendors must provide reclaim estimates for significant quantities of precious metals including 38.0408 troy ounces of gold and 68.2624 troy ounces of platinum. The targets will support NASA's Smart Sensing and Electronics System branch in their aerospace semiconductor research and development efforts. Performance will take place at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, with delivery required FOB Destination. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and complete required telecommunications equipment certifications as part of their proposal submission.