Opportunity

University of South Carolina Supplier systems #260223-01

University of South Carolina Solicits Aluminum Nitride (AIN) Substrates with Strict Technical Specifications

Posted

June 03, 2026

Respond By

June 19, 2026

Identifier

260223-01

NAICS

334419

The University of South Carolina is seeking bids for specialized aluminum nitride (AIN) substrates for research purposes. - Government Buyer: - University of South Carolina, Electrical & Computer Engineering Research Department - Managed by the university's Purchasing Department - Products Requested: - Aluminum Nitride (AIN) single crystal substrates, 50.8 ± 0.5 mm diameter, 400 ± 50 microns thick - 10 units: non-UV transparent, double side polish, CMP finish, epi ready on Al face, surface 0.25° off {0001} ± 0.15°, refined bulk inspection per reflection topography - 2 units: UV transparent, alpha <50 cm-1 @ 265 nm at centerpoint, same dimensions and finish as above, refined bulk inspection per reflection topography - Freight and shipping/handling services for delivery - Notable Requirements: - Strict technical specifications for substrate dimensions, surface finish, and UV transparency - Refined bulk inspection required via reflection topography - Delivery required within 30 days after purchase order receipt - Compliance with South Carolina procurement preferences (e.g., in-state vendor preference) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is open to all qualified suppliers of AIN substrates

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of aluminum nitride substrates with specific dimensions and properties, including single crystal, 50.8 ± 0.5 mm diameter, double side polish, CMP finish, and epi ready on Al face. The substrates have variations in UV transparency and thickness specifications. The solicitation is issued by the University of South Carolina and responses are due by June 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM EDT. Contact for questions is Johanne Sullivan at jo.sullivan@sc.edu.

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