Environmental Test Chamber for Reliability Test

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting quotations for the procurement of one new Environmental Test Chamber (Model Tenney TJR-A-F4T) for reliability testing to support the CHIPS Metrology program's semiconductor manufacturing research. The chamber must meet specific technical specifications including approximately 34 liters of internal volume, air-cooled refrigeration capability to -65°C or lower, heating to 175°C or higher, 304 stainless steel construction, and accommodation of at least one 200 mm wafer. The system must include a controller with ethernet communications, process view software, data logging, and email alert capability, along with a UL508A-listed control panel and comprehensive documentation. Award will be made to the technically acceptable, lowest-priced quotation offering best value, evaluated on two factors: Technical Capability and Delivery Schedule (Factor 1) and Price (Factor 2), with faster delivery and installation timelines evaluated more favorably than meeting minimum requirements. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 10:00 AM ET on May 15, 2026, with questions due by 10:00 AM ET on May 7, 2026.

This solicitation is set aside 100% for small business concerns under NAICS code 334513 with a size standard of 750 employees. The anticipated contract is firm-fixed price with delivery required within two months (8 weeks) after receipt of order and installation completion within four weeks of delivery, including uncrating, setup, training for up to five users, and system performance demonstration at the NIST facility located at 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, Maryland. While no specific budget range is disclosed, the estimated value is approximately $34,000 based on the statement of work documentation. The warranty period is a minimum of 12 months after government acceptance, with payment terms of Net 30 days upon receipt and acceptance of invoice following successful installation, testing, and system performance demonstration. All items must be new and unused, and contractor employees must comply with NIST security requirements including identification badges and access protocols for the restricted campus.