Sources Sought Notice for a Virtually Imaged Phased Arrays (VIPAs)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- NB305000-26-00165
- Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Department of Commerce has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Virtually Imaged Phased Arrays (VIPAs) to support the CHIPS Metrology Program's RF Waveform and Rapid Frequency-Comb Diagnostics for Plasma Etching project. The procurement seeks to identify commercial suppliers capable of manufacturing specialized optical devices that will enable time-resolved frequency comb spectroscopy of plasma etching processes for real-time monitoring and intelligent design of next-generation plasma etching equipment. Key requirements include calcium fluoride substrate construction with specific optical specifications such as 99% input mirror reflectivity, 96% output mirror reflectivity, 75 MHz line width, 6 GHz free spectral range, 130 finesse, 100 mm length, and 25 mm width. The contract will be awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis with FOB Destination delivery terms. Interested firms must submit responses demonstrating their capability to meet these specifications by February 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET to Contract Specialist Ranae Armstrong and Contracting Officer Don Collie, with written questions due by February 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
This is a pre-solicitation market research notice with no set-aside designation and does not represent a formal solicitation that will result in an immediate award. NIST requires six total units across three wavelength ranges: two units each of 2600-3100 nm, 3000-3700 nm, and 3600-4600 nm VIPAs. No incumbent contractor or award value has been identified in this notice, as the primary objective is to assess market availability and supplier capability prior to formal procurement action. Responses should include company information, technical documentation, points of contact, and any teaming partners; however, proprietary information must be excluded from submissions. This opportunity falls under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies).
Notice text
SEE ATTACHED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE FOR RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONS AND PERTINENT DETAILS
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Virtually Imaged Phased Arrays.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Virtually Imaged Phase Arrays | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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