Sources Sought Notice for 0.18um complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Wafers
ID: NIST-SS25-CHIPS-0028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

NAICS

Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing (334413)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ae0b77ead29f4f26a68c0e806bde6f81/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential sources for customized 0.18um complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) wafers, which are essential for developing a measurement and application testbed for novel electronic devices. These wafers will utilize a previously developed reticle set owned by NIST and are intended for use in parasitic-free device characterization and non-invasive imaging of complex circuits and systems. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant product information to Joni L. Laster at joni.laster@nist.gov or Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov, with responses preferred before the closing date. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Joni L. Laster
    joni.laster@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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