Semi-Automatic Probe Station

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
NB6720102002227
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Boulder CO 80305 USA

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation requests quotations to provide the National Institute of Standards and Technology with a semi-automatic microwave probe station capable of performing automated measurements of integrated circuits up to 200mm in size at frequencies up to 1.1 THz over a temperature range of minus 60C to plus 200C. Evaluation will consider technical approach and price factors, with technical approach being the most important. Quotes are due by August 19, 2020 and shall be submitted to lia.arthofer@nist.gov. Any questions are due by August 12, 2020. The award will be a firm-fixed price purchase order to the offeror representing the best overall value based on the evaluation criteria.

There is no set-aside designation. The solicitation has a NAICS code of 334515 for instrument manufacturing with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The place of performance will be the National Institute of Standards and Technology facility in Boulder, Colorado. Quotes must include pricing and demonstrate the ability to meet the technical specifications in Attachment II, including accommodating wafer sizes up to 200mm and compatibility with major manufacturers' network analyzer equipment.

Notice text

DESCRIPTION:  

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Sub Part 12.6—Streamlined procedures for evaluation and solicitation for commercial items-as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation document will not be issued.  The solicitation is being issued using simplified acquisition procedures under the authority of FAR 1.5, Simplified procedures for certain commercial items. 

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).  This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-101/10-26-2018.

The National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Communications Technology Laboratory, requires a Semi-Automatic Microwave Probe Station to perform automated measurements of integrated circuits up to 200mm at frequencies up to 1.1 THz. 

This must meet the technical specifications in accordance with the Specifications/Requirements (Attachment II).

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) is conducted under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures with a NAICS code of 334515—Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals with a small business size standard of 750.  This acquisition is Full and Open.  NIST anticipates, to award a single, firm-fixed price purchase order.  All vendors shall provide a firm-fixed price quotation in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors.  All communications and documents must include the solicitation number NB6720102002227.

Please e-mail your quote to Lia Arthofer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov CLIN nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue.  FOB destination.  Please include any shipping and/or freight charges if applicable. 

Offers are due on August 19th, 2020 at 2:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time (MST).  Offer shall be emailed to lia.arthofer@nist.gov.  Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing electronically to lia.arthofer@nist.gov.  Questions must be received no later than August 12th, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Mountain Standard Time (MST).  Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation.  Your quote must meet all the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, including the following information:

--Information sufficient to demonstrate you can meet or exceed the requirements in the Specifications

-- Firm-fixed price quotation

--Payment terms: net 30

--Inspection and acceptance at Destination, inspection and acceptance to be not more than 14 business days after receipt.

--Company DUNS Number:  To be eligible for this award, the vendor must be registered with the System for Award Management at www.sam.gov, and have completed the Representations and Certifications therein for the specified NAICS code, or submit separate Representations and Certifications if the specified NAICS code is not listed in their SAM registration.

The following are associated attachments to the Request for Quotation:

Attachment I – Provisions and Clauses

Attachment II – Specifications

Attachment III – Evaluation Factors

The provision FAR Part 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors applies to this acquisition.  Offeror shall meet the technical requirements and deliverable schedule.  Quote shall include any applicable shipping costs.

Any questions regarding this Request for Quote please contact Lia Arthofer at lia.arthofer@nist.gov. 

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