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66 -- MOLECULAR BEAM EPITAXY (MBE) REACTOR SOL DAAL01-96-R-9384 DUE 112096 POC Patricia States, Contract Specialist, (301) 394-1085, Carolyn S. Gonser, Contracting Officer, (301) 394-1604. The contractor shall provide and install one (1) Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) System that will provide state-of-the-art capabilities in the deposition of thin films of arsenide and phosphide materials for the Army Research Laboratory at Adelphi, Maryland. A key feature of the system is the capability of growing on 4'' diameter substrates as well as smaller pieces. The system shall provide the ability to make films which are virtually free of oval defects and have excellent uniformity on large area substrates. The system will be capable of ECR, as well as a wide array of diagnostic abilities including low temperature PL and atomic absorbtion. It will include software and hardware to achieve these objectives via fully automated processes. The contractor shall perform a site survey and install the MBE system in the new Physical Sciences Building, in Adelphi, MD. Commencement of the site survey and installation of the system will begin when the new building is complete, which is expected to be no earlier than 1 July 1998. The contractor shall demonstrate that the unit meets manufacturer's stated specifications, prior to acceptance of the system. The contractor shall also provide spare parts, documentation, and an industry standard warranty that will include parts, labor, and shipping for at least one year from the date of acceptance of the system. The contractor shall also provide formal training for U.S. Army Research Laboratory personnel. All responsible sources may submit a bid or proposal which will be considered by the Agency. No telephone requests will be honored. (0306)

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