AlGaN /GaN on SiC Wafers

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source purchase order to IQE for the procurement of aluminum‑gallium‑nitride (AlGaN) and gallium‑nitride (GaN) on silicon‑carbide (SiC) wafers (referred to as “SIC wafers”). The requirement falls under NAICS 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) and is set aside for Small Business (SBA). The acquisition will be carried out using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR 12.201‑1, with a ceiling of $350,000. Interested parties were given a 15‑day response window ending on 22 Oct 2026 to submit capability statements, although the solicitation is not a competitive solicitation. Key points include: • Sole‑source award to IQE for specialized semiconductor wafers. • Small‑business set‑aside (SBA) and simplified acquisition threshold. • No detailed contract period, value, or vendor contact information disclosed.