Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26CNB030008
Award for Micro Specimens of Electroplated Copper Films and Micro-Sized Lead-Free Solder for Mechanical Testing
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
May 20, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26CNB030008
NAICS
541713, 541715, 541380, 334516
This award notice details a specialized procurement by the Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Acquisition Management Division - Awardee: - Auburn University (sole source) - Products/Services Requested: - Micro specimens of electroplated copper films - Micro-sized lead-free solder - Intended for mechanical testing to fracture - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or product manufacturers are specified; Auburn University is the provider - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific part numbers or quantities are listed - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Auburn University could meet the technical requirements - Focus on advanced materials for mechanical testing - Place of Performance: - Boulder, Colorado (NIST facility) - Estimated Contract Value: - $1,000,000 (fixed-price) - No commercial product line items or part numbers are provided in the available documentation
Description
The contract action was fixed-price and non-competitive because only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.