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NOTICE OF INTENT- BMF HF Vapor Etcher - The National Institute of Standards and Technology ( NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate with Idonus Sarl ( Cage: SCH63), located in Switzerland on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR Subpart FAR RFO ****( a) for a
laboratory equipment and supplies
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Acquisition Management Division intends to negotiate with Idonus Sarl (Switzerland) on a sole source basis for a BMF HF vapor etcher. This is due to the government's need for specific etching capabilities for wafers up to 150 mm in size, which the current system cannot accommodate. The justification for this sole source determination is based on safety concerns with HF vapor, requiring a liquid etcher, and the inability of other vendors to meet these technical and safety requirements. The NAICS code is **** with a size standard of 1,000 employees. NIST anticipates awarding a firm fixed price purchase order. Interested parties who can demonstrate capability must submit their information in writing by May 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM MT. This notice is not a solicitation. If competitive procedures are not used, an award is estimated by June 2026. Questions should be submitted via email to angela. hitt@nist. gov.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the equipment.
The bid notice does not specify the payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that the award will be a firm fixed price purchase order, implying the award will be made to the responsible source that can meet the requirements.
The bid notice requires interested parties to clearly and unambiguously identify their capability to satisfy the requirements listed above for NIST.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice indicates that there is no possibility of inspection or preliminary visit.
The bid notice states that a sample submission is not required.
The bid notice states that all responses to this notice of intent must be submitted no later than May 19, 2025, at 5:00 PM MT.
The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value of the procurement.
Silicon and Silicon/Germanium Epitaxial Wafers - This solicitation is being amended again to answer public questions raised. The questions and the NIST response have been addressed as an updated attachment. No additonal changes have been made.
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This is a solicitation for commercial items, specifically specialized semiconductor, microcircuit, and printed circuit board manufacturing machinery. The solicitation is being amended to answer public questions and update minimum specifications. Key details include a substrate diameter of 100 mm, with no specified preferred growth method (CVD or MBE are acceptable if specifications are met). For SiGe films, the composition tolerance is 5 atomic percent. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses.
VALVE, CHECK - The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center has a requirement and requesting quotations for the following part: Item 1) **** 01- 599- **** VALVE, CHECK MFG NAME: E
valves, nonpowered Item 1 **** 01 599 **** Valve, Check Mfg Name: Emerson Automation Solutions Final Part Nbr: **** Qty: 12 5 inch wafer style check valve for the salt water supply to the main diesel engine. Features of valve: ASME flange rating: 150 lbs flangeless with an external torsional spring to assist in faster closures. Part no. **** from Pentair is no longer in production although there are still some available at dealers. The Champion Valve Inc. part no. 5SDX15 SSPs R1 PG is an acceptable replacement as it is the same, form, fit and function. The order can be mixed with both valves if necessary. All valve components shall be manufactured via acceptable countries of origin. Each item shall be individually packaged in accordance with MIL STD **** 1E Method 10, cushioned as appropriate to prevent movement or damage from external impact. Each item shall then be packed in an appropriately sized ASTM **** double wall fiberboard box. Each package shall be marked IAW MIL STD 129R exce
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The U. S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is requesting quotations for 12 units of a 5-inch wafer style check valve for the saltwater supply to the main diesel engine. The specified part number from Emerson Automation Solutions is **** previous part number from Pentair is no longer in production, and Champion Valve Inc. part number 5SDX15 SSPs R1 PG is an acceptable replacement. All valve components must be manufactured in acceptable countries of origin. Strict packaging, packing, marking, and bar coding requirements are in place, adhering to MIL STD **** 1E, ASTM ****, MIL STD 129R, and ISO IEC **** **** (Code 39 symbology). Failure to meet these requirements will result in rejection. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item, with quotations due by January 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM EST. The NAICS code is **** with a business size standard of 500. Award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis as a firm fixed-price contract. Offerors must have valid DUNS numbers, be registered in SAM, and provide their TIN. Standard commercial packaging is unacceptable; quotes will not be accepted if packaging requirements are not met.
The closing date and time for receipt of quotes is January 30, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
The U. S. Coast Guard intends to award on a lowest price technically acceptable basis.
Companies must have valid DUNS numbers and be registered with Systems for Award Management (SAM).
Failure to meet requirements for packaging, packing, marking and bar coding will result in the item s being rejected at the warehouse and returned to the vendor.
Silicon and Silicon/Germanium Epitaxial Wafers - This solicitation is being amended to answer public questions raised and to update a minimum specification. Question 1: For line items 1- 7, could you please confirm the substrate diameter Answer 1: The substrate diameter is 100 mm
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This is a solicitation for commercial items (RFQ) issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for silicon and silicon germanium epitaxial wafers. The acquisition is set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is **** with a size standard of **** employees. The delivery timeframe is within 20 weeks of award. Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed to ***@***. *. * substrate diameter is 100 mm, and both CVD and MBE growth methods are acceptable. For SiGe films, the composition tolerance is 5 atomic percent.
The bid notice states that delivery shall occur within 20 weeks of award of this requirement.
The bid notice states that the government intends to award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose offer is most advantageous to the government, considering price and other factors.
Responsible quoters shall provide pricing for the specified line items and meet all specifications.
Process Development for and Fabrication of APSM Set and Overlay Metrology Wafers - GENERAL INFORMATION This is combined sources sought notice and notice of intent to sole source. The purpose of this so notice is to conduct market research and identify potential sources of commercial products/servi
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This is a sources sought notice and notice of intent to sole source from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for specialized overlay metrology wafers and attenuated phase shift masks (APSM). NIST is seeking information from contractors capable of providing at least four overlay metrology wafers and the corresponding APSM mask set. The wafers and masks must meet specific technical requirements, including various overlay pattern designs and intentional overlay offsets. Responses are due by email no later than 12:00 PM EST on May 14, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing via email no later than 11:00 AM EST on May 5, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is ****, Semiconductor and related device manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees. This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, quotation, or invitation for bids.
The deadline for submitting responses to this notice is May 14, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Interested parties shall submit a written capability statement addressing company information, business size, capabilities relevant to the products/services, prior experience, and applicable contract vehicles.
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