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$14,860,934,880

Department of Energy·Department of Energy

to THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

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ACTION DATE·SOURCEUSASPENDING·SOURCE IDCONT_AWD_DEAC0276SF00515_8900_-NONE-_-NONE-
Award description

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LINEAR ACCELLERATOR

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In plain English

Operation and maintenance of Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC) for particle physics research and experiments.

Sub-sectors
particle-physicsscientific-research-infrastructure
Why this matters

SLAC is a critical U.S. scientific facility enabling fundamental physics research, materials science, and advanced photon source capabilities essential for innovation.

Supply-chain signal

Sustains demand for specialized accelerator components, cryogenic systems, and high-precision instrumentation from domestic and international suppliers.

U.S.–China competition angle

Maintains U.S. leadership in particle physics research and advanced scientific infrastructure, areas where China is rapidly expanding capabilities.

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Period of performance
Start
1978-11-20
End
2027-09-30
Status
activein 504 days
Sources

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