Combined Synopsis/Solicitation - Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometer (GDMS)

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking quotations for a Glow Discharge Mass Spectrometer (GDMS) system and related services to support semiconductor industry metrology research and the development of Standard Reference Materials for high-purity solids used in chip manufacturing. This is an unrestricted procurement under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. Key requirements include delivery of the instrument within four months, installation within 30 days of delivery, and onsite training for up to three users, with the total performance period spanning six months. The solicitation evaluation will be based on best value, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price; evaluation criteria emphasize technical capabilities of the instrument and preference for optional specifications such as lower detection limits, depth profiling, rapid sample throughput, and multiple glow discharge sources. The quotation deadline is January 23, 2026, and responses must be submitted electronically to Nina Lin and Forest Crumpler with submissions organized into four distinct volumes covering technical specifications, experience, pricing, and terms and conditions.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and includes no identified incumbent contractors. Quotations must provide a firm-fixed-price for the base GDMS instrument, optional consumables, and four years of potential service and maintenance coverage, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the solicitation documents. The instrument will be delivered to and installed at NIST's Gaithersburg, Maryland campus, where it will support measurement capabilities for characterizing material purity and contaminants critical to semiconductor manufacturing. Vendors must also complete a Secure Software Development Attestation Form demonstrating compliance with NIST Secure Software Development Framework requirements as mandated by Executive Order 14028 and applicable OMB memoranda. Payment is contingent upon government acceptance of the fully installed system and successful completion of all testing requirements.