SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT The Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to award a sole-source Purchase Order for $100,000 to Advanced Materials Manufacturing Processes for Economic Competitiveness (AMMPEC Inc.), to provide consulting services which involves obtaining scientific and technical support in the area of electronic materials and devices in support of the Multi-functional Adaptation of Semiconductors and Ceramics (MASC) program. DARPA requires research assessments of advanced microelectronic devices and technologies for the military. The technical consultant will also provide recommendations for research, projects, and prototype demonstrations of interest to the military. The support capability required is best suited by AMMPEC because it is uniquely suited for this award due to their experience working with Department of Defense programs, semiconductor process integration experience, extensive experience in thin film ceramic process integration in addition to many years of working with DoD research facilities. However, all proposals received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered. WEB: http://www.darpa.mil, http://www.darpa.mil.

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