Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Proprietary Oxford replacement parts for PlamaPro/Lab tools

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a combined sources sought notice and notice of intent to sole source proprietary replacement parts for Oxford PlasmaPro/Lab tools, with responses due by August 25, 2026. NIST has not finalized its acquisition strategy and may conduct a competitive procurement if viable alternative sources are identified beyond the current potential sole-source vendor, Oxford Instruments America, Inc. (CAGE QK66A86PKE67).

The required items are one Oxford heater mat for 200mm pipe (part number MD91A17964) and three electrical lower assemblies operating at −150/400°C (part number 94-MA91A28037). Place of performance is not specified. The PSC is 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies) and the NAICS code is 333242 (Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing).

Respondents must submit company information including corporate details, points of contact, SAM.gov registration status, and small business size determination relative to NAICS 333242. Responses should include product specifications, original equipment manufacturer information, country of manufacture, pricing in both standard commercial and estimated ranges, standard commercial terms and conditions including warranty details, FAR Clause 52.219-14 compliance capability if applicable, and information on existing GSA Multiple Award Schedule contracts or other federal contract vehicles. Vendors are also asked to provide feedback on draft requirements regarding clarity, competitiveness, domestic involvement, and Made in America product opportunities. NIST reserves the right to use submitted information to establish final requirements and publish a future solicitation on eBuy or SAM.gov, though responses to this notice will not satisfy requirements for any subsequent solicitation. No contract award is guaranteed.