Naval Research Laboratory, Attn: Code 3230, 4555 Overlook Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20375-5326

59 -- SPUTTERING SYSTEM SOL N00173-00-R-CB03 POC Cheri Burkhardt, Contract Specialist, Code 3230.CB (202)767-6542, Carol Parnell, Contracting Officer E-MAIL: click here, burkhardt@contracts.nrl.navy.mil. The Naval Research Laboratory intends to negotiate on an other than full and open competitive basis with AJA International Inc. for a Sputtering System. AJA International Inc., developer, has the proprietary design knowledge and expertise pertaining to the thermal conductive membrane. The material basis of the thermal conductive membrane dissipates heat from the sample targets, preventing cracking of the glass samples, utilizing copper as the heat transfer medium. A unique feature developed by AJA is the orientation and combination of nickel-plated iron slugs and rare earth magnets in the modular magnet array can be varied in a controlled manner and a number of magnetic field configurations can be achieved to allow for maximum target efficiency and extend the life time of the targets. Responses to the notice of intent to negotiate with AJA should be submitted no later than 45 days from date of synopsis. Submitted responses shall include but are not restricted to the following: The material basis of thethermal conductive membrane dissipates heat from the sample targets, preventing cracking of the glass samples, utilizing copper as the heat transfer medium. A unique feature developed by AJA is the orientation and combination of nickel-plated iron slugs and rare earth magnets in the modular magnet array can be varied in a controlled manner and a number of magnetic field configurations can be achieved to allow for maximum target efficiency and extend the life time of the targets. SEE Note 22 Posted 05/25/00 (W-SN458564). (0146)

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