Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing

NAICS 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing) encompasses advanced equipment and systems used in semiconductor and microelectronics production. These specialized machines facilitate critical processes such as wafer fabrication, thin film deposition, etching, lithography, and precision measurement. Equipment in this category supports research, development, and manufacturing across industries including defense, aerospace, computing, and scientific research, with high technical complexity and precision requirements.

Federal contract awards in this NAICS code demonstrate significant investment from agencies like NASA, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Defense, and Naval Research Laboratory. Typical award values range from $15,000 to over $5 million, with durations spanning several months to multiple years. Frequently awarded entities include Kurt J. Lesker Co., Veeco Process Equipment Inc., Suss Microtec Inc., and ClassOne Technology. Many awards are firm fixed-price purchase orders, often not set aside or designated as small business opportunities. Performance locations are predominantly in research and manufacturing facilities across states like California, Maryland, Colorado, and Massachusetts.

Recent federal contract opportunities primarily seek sophisticated semiconductor manufacturing equipment such as sputter deposition systems, ion beam etching tools, wafer processing platforms, and specialized measurement instruments. Soliciting agencies include NASA, NIST, Department of Energy's Fermilab, Department of Defense, and Naval Research Laboratory. Most opportunities are structured as requests for quotation (RFQ) or sources sought notices, targeting equipment with precise technical specifications for advanced research and development. Typical requirements include compatibility with cleanroom environments, specific wafer size capabilities, advanced motion control, and sophisticated computer interfaces. Performance locations are predominantly at federal research facilities in states like Maryland, Illinois, California, and Colorado.