Sources Sought Reticle Blanks
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- NIST-SS26-69
- 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
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought notice (NIST-SS26-69) to identify potential suppliers of 6-inch square reticle blanks that comply with SEMI Spec SEMI P1-0708 standards. These optical components are essential for NIST's Biomaterials and Fabrication facility and will be used in microelectronics circuit fabrication processes. To qualify for consideration, suppliers must demonstrate established experience providing SEMI P1-0708 compliant reticle blanks as standard catalogue items; prototype parts, sample parts, or custom fabrications are not acceptable. NIST has reserved the right to receive or purchase a sample blank from interested suppliers to verify compatibility with its equipment and conformance to all specifications. Interested parties must submit their capability information by February 6, 2026, to be considered in this pre-solicitation phase.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The reticle blanks must be composed of either soda lime glass or quartz with a nominal thickness of 0.12 inches or 0.25 inches, and must include chromium-based opaque coating and photoresist. NIST anticipates an annual requirement of approximately 400 to 1,500 units, indicating a significant but variable procurement volume. All dimensional specifications including squareness, rounding, and lateral dimensions must strictly comply with SEMI P1-0708 standards. While the notice does not specify a total contract value, the projected annual volume suggests a substantial opportunity for qualified suppliers capable of meeting these stringent technical requirements on a recurring basis.
Notice text
Please see attached.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NIST-SS26-69.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Reticle Blanks | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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