The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to construct a cryogenic distillation and purification system for the manufacture of ultra-high-purity(UHP) gases that are indispensable to semiconductor fabrication.
Specific goals include:
- Establish a domestic capability for producing UHP neon and helium from crude mixtures.
- Ensure a stable and secure supply chain for UHP neon and helium to reduce reliance on foreign sources
- Demonstrate scalability and efficiency improvements over existing purification methods
If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.
Interested Submissions Due by 9/2/25.
We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).
