Amended Sources Sought Notice for a Ultra-High Vacuum Sample Backout Chamber

This is a Sources Sought Notice (NIST-SS26-CHIPS-21) requesting information from industry regarding capabilities to provide an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) sample backout chamber. The equipment is critical for testing materials for UHV compatibility, supporting the development of a radiometer for extreme ultraviolet lithography and the U.S.A. semiconductor industry. NIST is conducting market research to determine acquisition strategy and potential vendors; responses may lead to a future Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties are requested to submit a response, not to exceed ten pages, by December 12, 2025, to elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov and tracy.retterer@nist.gov. Submissions should include company information (name, address, website, UEI), point of contact details, and size status related to NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing). This notice is for market research purposes only and does not obligate NIST to award a contract or provide compensation for responses.

Notice ID

4db1f8a77a4942e58f128d4749e3fa6d

Solicitation Number

NIST-SS26-CHIPS-21

NAICS Code

334516

Classification Code

6640