SAM #NB680000-26-01364

Market Research for New HF Vapor Etch Unit for NIST Boulder Micro-Fabrication Facility

NIST is seeking information from vendors capable of supplying a new Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Vapor Etcher for its Boulder Micro-Fabrication Facility (BMF): - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), PML/PML Headquarters/BMF division - Procurement managed by the Acquisition Management Division, NIST - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new HF Vapor Etch Unit - Must be capable of etching substrates up to 150 mm - Must meet strict safety, cleanroom, and industry standards - Detailed technical and safety specifications provided in the Statement of Requirements - Optional trade-in credit for the Government's existing Idonus VPE 100 HF vapor etcher system - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be new (not refurbished) - Must fit specified cleanroom and size requirements - Vendors must indicate country of manufacture (preference for U.S. manufacturing) - Capability statements required to demonstrate ability to meet specifications - Warranty coverage for 1 year from acceptance - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed in the notice - Place of performance and delivery: NIST Boulder, Colorado - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - Open to both small and large businesses

Description

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 todetermining the method of acquisition.

The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide a BMF HF Vapor Etcher per the specifications attached herein.

This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. 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 Setaside 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, who manufacture the BMF HF Vapor Etcher  in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.

After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill 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. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.

This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.  

Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:

1. Name of the company that will provide the product(s). 2. Name of the company that will manufacture the product. 3. County of origin or manufacture of the product. 4. Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement. 5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order 6. Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)

Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contracting Officer, Angela Hitt, via email at angela.hitt@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.

REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: See the attached Requirements and Specifications document

View original listing