ContractSpecial Notice

KLA G200 Nano-Indenter Controller

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE• AMDTCNOI2600694

Response Deadline

Feb 26, 2026

Deadline passed

Days Remaining

Closed

Set-Aside

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Notice Type

Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to award a sole-source contract for a KLA G200 Nano-Indenter Controller to KLA Corporation. This procurement is necessitated by the failure of the existing controller, which has resulted in operational issues critical to NIST's research mission, including projects related to STRS and CHIPS Metrology. The selected contractor will be responsible for supplying and installing the proprietary NanoSwift Instrument Controller, with installation and calibration to be conducted by a certified KLA service engineer within 10 business days of delivery. Interested parties must submit their capabilities in writing to Jennifer Lohmeier at jennifer.lohmeier@nist.gov by February 26, 2026, to be considered for this opportunity.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

334513

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

PSC Code

6685

PRESSURE, TEMPERATURE, AND HUMIDITY MEASURING AND CONTROLLING INSTRUMENTS

Solicitation Documents

2 Files

NOI_AMDTCNOI2600694.pdf

PDF•118 KB•Feb 12, 2026

AI Summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to KLA Corporation for a new instrument controller for its KLA G200 nano-indenter system. This acquisition, conducted under FAR Subpart 12.102, is based on KLA Corporation being the only known source capable of providing the proprietary NanoSwift Instrument Controller, which is specifically designed for the G200 NI model. The purchase includes on-site installation and calibration by a certified KLA service engineer to ensure system stability and proper functioning. Interested parties believing they can meet these requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to NIST by February 26, 2026, including business information and a capability statement.

AMDTCNOI2600694_SOW.pdf

PDF•140 KB•Feb 12, 2026

AI Summary

NIST's Materials and Structural Systems Division (MSSD) seeks a new Instrument Controller (NanoSwift) for its KLA G200 nano-indenter (NI) system. The existing controller failed due to a power outage and aging, leading to operational issues like surface detection and load measurement failures, risking sample and indenter tip damage. This acquisition is critical for NIST's research mission, including STRS and CHIPS Metrology projects, and collaborations with national laboratories and industry. The contractor must supply and install a compatible NanoSwift controller at NIST Gaithersburg, MD, with installation and calibration performed by a KLA Service Engineer within 10 business days of delivery. The contractor is responsible for FOB Destination delivery within 60 days of award. The government will conduct a 10-day test for acceptance, and the contractor is liable for any defects or damages.