This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis; however, the purpose of this synopsis is not to request competitive proposals. Under the authority of Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA) (50 U.S.C. App. Section 2061 et seq.), the Title III Program Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Manufacturing Technology Division (AFRL/MLM) is contemplating a procurement to establish a long term (10+ years) domestic source of affordable and high quality 200mm SOI substrates that will meet defense critical integrated circuits (IC) (radiation hardened and classified) manufacturer needs. The government intends to release a solicitation for these requirements on a Sole Source basis per FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), “Only One Responsible Source.” The government also contemplates the award of a cost share contract for this requirement to MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. The period of performance for the procurement is anticipated to be 48 months. A description of the requirement is contained in the attachment. The attachment may be viewed and/or downloaded by clicking on the link to this announcement at the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) homepage at http://www.fbo.gov/. Inquires pertaining to this acquisition should be addressed to Susan Palmer, Contracting Officer, (937) 656-9883, or alternate POC, Anita Bailey, (937) 656-7197, AFRL/PKMT, 2310 Eighth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7801. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements as per the authority under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). All responsible sources may submit information, which shall be considered by the agency. See Numbered Note 22.

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