Opportunity
SAM #1333ND26QNB030450
NIST Solicitation for High-Sensitivity Oil-Free Helium Leak Detector
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
August 19, 2026
Identifier
1333ND26QNB030450
NAICS
334516, 334519
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Material Measurement Laboratory, is seeking to procure a compact, high-sensitivity, oil-free helium leak detector (HLD) for semiconductor manufacturing research. - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Material Measurement Laboratory - Acquisition Management Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Helium Leak Detector (HLD) - Quantity: 1 unit - Must be portable, self-contained, and oil-free - Minimum detectable helium leak rate: 5 x 10^-12 Pam3/s - Includes oil-free backing pump, touchscreen control, helium spray gun, and transport cart - FOB Destination Shipping to NIST Gaithersburg - Unique or Notable Requirements: - 100% small business set-aside (NAICS 334516) - Delivery required within 18 weeks after order - Minimum 12-month warranty from acceptance - Payment upon installation, acceptance, and successful testing - HLD must support advanced semiconductor manufacturing research and meet strict sensitivity and portability requirements
Description
See attached Solicitation 1333ND26QNB030450.