Sources Sought Thermo-Reflectance Probe Station
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- NB672010-25-01853
- Agency
- National Institute of Standards and Technology Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334413 Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Boulder, Colorado 80305, United States
- Points of contact
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- Daniel Kent daniel.kent@nist.gov (303) 497-6533
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify potential vendors for a Thermo-Reflectance Probe Station, specifically seeking a 200mm semi-automated system compatible with Microsanj EZ-500 thermo-reflectance instrumentation and optics. The probe station is intended for the Communications Technology Laboratory's Radio Frequency Technology Division to enable automated temperature distribution measurements of semiconductor devices and circuits under operating conditions. Interested businesses must submit electronic capability statements limited to five pages, including company profile, product details, manufacturing information, specification sheets, lead times, and small business status verification. The pre-solicitation notice requires respondents to provide comprehensive information about their ability to meet the technical specifications, with responses due by May 23, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capabilities, manufacturing origin, delivery timelines, and alignment with the detailed technical requirements outlined in the attached specifications document.
NIST is considering this procurement as a potential small business set-aside, contingent on identifying at least two qualified small businesses that can fulfill the requirement. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334413 (Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement involves a complex technological instrument with specific requirements including a thermal chuck system, vacuum systems, automated positioning, integrated vibration isolation, and comprehensive motion control software. The delivery deadline is set for March 31, 2026, with the expectation of on-site installation and training for up to three personnel at NIST's Boulder, Colorado facility. The government is not obligated to award a contract and is using this sources sought notice primarily as a market research tool to understand potential vendor capabilities in supplying this specialized scientific equipment.
Notice text
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a Thermo-Reflectance Probe Station per the Specifications attached herein. Please note this requirement includes a brand name component for Microsanj EZ-500 thermo-reflectance instrumentation and optics compatibility.
This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. No solicitation is currently available. Additionally, The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation.
Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside. However, NIST is seeking responses from all responsible sources, including large and small businesses (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). This requirement is assigned a 5961 - Semiconductor Devices and Associated Hardware with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code.
2. Name of company that will provide the product.
3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin of the product.
4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein.
5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided.
6. Identification and verification of the company’s small business status.
7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered).
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Specifications Document.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 1 - Draft Specifications.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - Thermo-Reflectance Probe Station | Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Thermo-Reflectance Probe Station | Pre-Solicitation |
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