SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Development, Design, and Fabrication of Magneto-Resistive Imaging Arrays
- Notice Date
- 5/11/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Mountain Administrative Support Center, 325 Broadway - MC3, Boulder, CO, 80305-3328
- ZIP Code
- 80305-3328
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-NB818030404059MS
- Response Due
- 5/28/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/12/2004
- Point of Contact
- Michelle Sandoval, Purchasing Agent, Phone (303) 497-3983, Fax (303) 497-3163, - David Groton, Supervisory Purchasing Agent, Phone (303) 497-3107, Fax (303) 497-3163,
- E-Mail Address
-
michelle.sandoval@noaa.gov, David.S.Groton@noaa.gov
- Description
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Electronic and Electrical Engineering Laboratory (EEEL) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of Colorado-Denver, Department of Physics, for the modeling, design, fabrication, testing, and integration of very large arrays of anisotropic magneto-resistance (AMR) sensors. The goal will be to develop an array that is capable of imaging magnetic data storage tapes with very high resolution in real time. The contractor must be experienced in modeling the behavior of dual stripe AMR sensors. This includes modeling the resistance and magnetic bias of adjacent magnetic layers. The contractor must be capable of developing a second harmonic detection technique based on these devices. **** The contractor must be proficient with all fabrication steps including: (1) Reticule design and processing with a pattern generator; (2) deposition and patterning of magnetic multilayers using sputtering and liftoff; (3) deposition and patterning of SiO2 using silane based CVD and dry etch; and (4) deep reactive ion etching on Si wafers. The contractor will also be responsible for programming a digital signal processing system to acquire both DC and AC current bias-second harmonic data acquisition from the array. **** The UCD Physics Department has specific expertise and experience in the design and fabrication of magnetic sensor arrays in the NIST?s MANUALLY OPERATED clean room facility where all work must be performed. Specifically, the project involves fabrication processes that have already been developed by personnel now at UCD. These processes include significant non-recurring engineering costs: the development of scripts to control the reticle design software, processes to conduct dry etching, wet etching, liftoff, and deep reactive ion etches of the devices. **** No solicitation for this requirement is available. Any responses to this Notice will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement will be in the best interests of the Government and must specifically address the skills, experience and knowledge set forth in this Notice. **** Any questions or responses should be addressed in writing to Michelle Sandoval, Purchasing Agent, by mail (MASC/AMD, MC3, 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305), email (Michelle.Sandoval@noaa.gov ) or fax (303-497-3163). The anticipated award date is June 1, 2004.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO
- Zip Code: 80305
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 80305
- Record
- SN00583645-W 20040513/040511211733 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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