Opportunity
SAM #SP800026Q0004
Germanium Wafer Storage and Rotation Services for National Security Space Applications
Buyer
DLA Distribution - Columbus Division #3
Posted
March 25, 2026
Respond By
April 24, 2026
Identifier
SP800026Q0004
NAICS
493110, 334413
This opportunity seeks contractor support for the long-term storage and rotation of unfinished Germanium (Ge) wafers used in National Security Space photovoltaic applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Strategic Materials and Contracting Services Office - Columbus Division 3 - Contracting offices at Fort Belvoir, VA and Columbus, OH - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named as contractors, but replacement wafers must be space qualified by OEMs such as SolAero Technologies Corp. and Spectrolab Inc. - Products/Services Requested: - Storage and rotation services for approximately 68,671 unfinished Germanium wafers (4-inch/100mm and 6-inch/150mm) - Storage, rotation (including potential reprocessing of 100mm to 150mm wafers), and exit strategy services - Government Furnished Material (GFM) wafers provided for storage - Replacement wafers, if needed, must meet strict quality and specification standards - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide secure, environmentally controlled storage at contractor-owned facilities - Monthly progress reports and quality control plans required - Packaging, labeling, and delivery must meet detailed government standards - Services must support National Security Space photovoltaic solar cell applications - Full and open competition; technical approach, past performance, and price are evaluation factors - Contract is a five-year IDIQ (one-year base plus four one-year options), firm fixed price for delivery orders
Description
This is a scombined synopsis/solicitation for the acquisition of Germainium (Ge) Wafer Storage and Rotation. This solicitation is for a long term, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) utilizing a firm fixed price for delivery orders. The duration of the acquisition will be five (5) years and is issued under “Full and Open Competition.” Please review the attached documents in full and follow the directions given for submitting your proposal.