# SAM #NIST-SS27-01

NIST sources sought for a cleanroom microscope system

**Buyer:** DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
**Posted:** November 06, 2026
**Respond By:** November 20, 2026
**Identifier:** NIST-SS27-01
**NAICS:** 333314, 334516

NIST is seeking information on a microscope system for its Boulder Microfabrication Facility’s cleanroom inspection work.
- Government buyer: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Boulder Microfabrication Facility (BMF); the Acquisition Management Division issued the notice.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No microscope manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified in the provided materials.
- Product requested:
  - One microscope system; quantity and part number are not specified.
  - For semiconductor-device inspection in an ISO Class 5 cleanroom.
  - Must provide 200 mm travel in both X and Y, manual and computer-controlled operation, and 25x–1000x magnification.
  - A multi-objective turret is required, preferably with six positions; camera and software must support publication-quality images and integrated control and image analysis.
  - Imaging capabilities must include transmission, reflection, darkfield, DIC (Nomarski), and yellow-light modes, with multiple filters.
  - Must fit on a 3 ft by 3 ft tabletop and be compatible in weight with a pneumatic floating table.
- **Notable:** The notice is a sources-sought request for information; no specific microscope model or contract value is provided.

### Description

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