Thermal Evaporation Thin Film Deposition System

The government authority located in Troy, Alabama is seeking a thermal evaporation thin film deposition system. This system will support thin-film deposition of metal contacts and top electrodes for semiconductor, optoelectronic, sensor, solar-cell, flexible-electronic, and energy-harvesting teaching and research applications. The agency requires a complete solution encompassing a general system configuration, a process chamber and vacuum system, thermal evaporation sources, and power supplies. The requested scope of work covers substrate fixtures, mask compatibility, uniformity, thickness monitoring, rate control, and software. The purchasing agency also requires safety features, utility compatibility, compliance standards, installation, training, warranty, and documentation. Performance of the work will occur offsite. Only onshore organizations from the United States are eligible to bid on this opportunity. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for this procurement. Bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than June 4, 2026.