Two (2) Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chamber

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the CHIPS R&D program, is soliciting quotations for the procurement of two (2) new Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chambers with related equipment to support semiconductor packaging reliability research. Key requirements include chambers meeting JESD22A11E standard specifications with a minimum 21-liter interior volume, temperature range capability of 105°C to 142°C or higher, pressure range of 0.020 MPa to 0.392 MPa or higher, humidity control from 75% RH to 100% RH, accommodation of samples up to 280 millimeters in diameter, at least two shelves, and built-in water supply tanks. An optional Terminal Bias Panel for in-situ monitoring is also available as a separate line item. Evaluation will be based on best value, with non-priced factors (technical capability and demonstrated experience) weighted significantly more heavily than price. Quotations must be submitted electronically by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on April 22, 2026, with a revised Statement of Work addressing earlier specification conflicts issued on April 13, 2026, and questions accepted until April 17, 2026 with answers to be posted as amendments.

This procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees. No incumbent contractors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. Budget information and specific award values are not disclosed in the available documents. The requirement encompasses delivery and installation of new equipment only—prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments are not acceptable—with delivery required within 27 weeks of order receipt, installation and system start-up within three weeks of delivery, and onsite training for up to five users within 14 days of installation. The place of performance is NIST Gaithersburg, Maryland (Building 226), with F.O.B. Destination pricing required, and the overall period of performance is eight months from award date.