ASTM CUSTOMIZED COMPASS PORTAL SUBSCRIPTION

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT LICENSED PLATFORM SUBSCRIPTION

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified sources for a customized online standards development platform licensed subscription. The platform is required to facilitate the management of standards document development processes, including features for committee participation, discussion tracking, voting mechanisms, document commenting, editing, and archiving. This initiative is crucial for enhancing collaboration among various stakeholders involved in standards development, ensuring efficient and effective document management. Interested vendors must submit detailed capability statements and relevant information to Randy E. Schroyer at randy.schroyer@nist.gov by the specified response date, with no formal solicitation documents currently available.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: ANSYS ZEMAX OPTIC STUDIO

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with ANSYS Inc. for the procurement of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Platinum and Premium software. This acquisition is essential for NIST's project aimed at characterizing extreme ultraviolet (EUV) scintillator materials, which are crucial for developing optical systems that convert EUV radiation into visible light for measurement purposes. The software is uniquely required due to its built-in fluorescence modeling capabilities, which are not available from any other vendor, making ANSYS the sole provider of this proprietary software. Interested parties may submit responses to the government contacts listed, but no solicitation package will be issued, and the contract will be a Firm Fixed Price purchase order under NAICS Code 513210, with a size standard of $47 million.

Static angle of repose measurement system

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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for a Static Angle of Repose Measurement System with GranuTools, located in Belgium. This procurement aims to enhance research capabilities related to the rheological behavior of metal additive manufacturing (AM) powders, which is critical for advancing measurement science in the U.S. industry. The system will facilitate the measurement of the static angle of repose, a key parameter in understanding granular materials, by creating a conical pile and assessing its angle from multiple perspectives. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing by April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST to Hing Pan Wong at hingpan.wong@nist.gov.

76--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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The Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) intends to award a sole source contract to S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC for the renewal of subscription services to the SNL Energy (Capital IQ Pro) platform, including the Power Forecasting Add-on. This procurement aims to secure access to proprietary subscription services that provide critical industry data, research reports, and financial analytics essential for developing investment strategies and assessing technology trends in the energy sector. The subscription is vital for NETL's operations, offering insights that are not available through existing modeling tools. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing to Cynthia Madison at cynthia.madison@netl.doe.gov by 3:30 PM ET on April 8, 2025, as this notice serves solely for notification purposes and not as a request for proposals.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter

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Notice of Intent to Sole Source Preventative Maintenance Services for a Gamma Well Counter The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with PerkinElmer of Shelton, CT for the procurement of Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter. This contract will cover a base year plus four option years for NIST's Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML). The Preventative Maintenance Services are crucial for the continued operation of the gamma well counter, which is the cardinal instrument in NIST's Radioactivity Group. The Radioactivity Group develops and improves metrological techniques for radionuclide standardization and carries out various programs related to environmental measurements, nuclear medicine, radiological instrumentation for security, and radionuclide metrology. The gamma well counter plays a critical role in maintaining low-level secondary radioactivity standards and ensuring the integrity of long-term data acquisitions for radio nuclidic half-life determinations. PerkinElmer is the sole manufacturer and technician authorized to provide the required preventative maintenance services for the instrument. They possess the proprietary knowledge and parts necessary for successful maintenance. No other vendors are capable of providing the required services, and only authorized PerkinElmer technicians can maintain the existing warranty of the system during maintenance. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811219, with a size standard of $20.5 million dollars. The Government will consider responses received by November 6, 2015, to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. However, this notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations, and no solicitation package will be issued. In summary, NIST intends to procure Preventative Maintenance Services for a PerkinElmer Wizard2 Gamma Well Counter to ensure the continued operation and performance of the instrument, which is vital for maintaining radioactivity standards and supporting various research programs. PerkinElmer is the sole provider capable of delivering the required services and maintaining the existing warranty.

Combined Sources Sought Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reference material for Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF)

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reference materials related to Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF). NIST aims to develop new Standard Reference Materials (SRMs) crucial for semiconductor manufacturing, specifically seeking TXRF reference materials containing trace amounts of Ni and Zn on silicon substrates, high-dose shallow boron implants in silicon, and hydrogen concentrations in various silicon compounds. This initiative is part of the CHIPS program, emphasizing the importance of these materials in ensuring quality and consistency in semiconductor production. Interested vendors should submit their capabilities, product specifications, and customer references to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov, as responses will inform NIST's market research and potential sole source contract with Cerium Laboratories LLC.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR WIDELY TUNABLE NEAR INFRARED LASER

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to procure a widely tunable near-infrared laser on a sole source basis from Toptica Photonics, Inc. This procurement is driven by the need for a laser that meets specific technical requirements, including continuous tunability from 880 nm to 930 nm, a power output exceeding 10 mW, and advanced control electronics, which are essential for developing next-generation optical technologies involving Cesium and quantum dot transitions. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet these specifications by April 17, 2025. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Ranae M. Armstrong at ranae.armstrong@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

7A--Notice of Intent to Sole Source

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The Department of Energy's Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) intends to issue a sole source contract to Sitecore USA, Inc. for the renewal of the Sitecore Experience Platform (XP) software subscription license and maintenance for a one-year period. This procurement is critical as it ensures the continued access to essential software services that support the agency's operational requirements. The subscription period is set from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026, and interested vendors who believe they can meet the requirements must submit their responses by April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST, to the primary contact, Tammy Payne, at paynet@osti.gov. It is important to note that no solicitation is available, and vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award.

Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Test Vehicle to Study Reliability of Materials Used in Advanced Packaging of Semiconductor Chips

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The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to noncompetitively acquire 200 Advanced Test Vehicles to study the reliability of materials used in the advanced packaging of semiconductor chips. This procurement is part of the CHIPS Metrology program, focusing on the evaluation of polymeric components such as underfill epoxies and thermal interface materials, with specific requirements for design capabilities, embedded sensors, and modular testing processes. The acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b), following market research that identified The Research Foundation for The State University of New York as the only suitable provider. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their capabilities to potentially compete for this contract, and inquiries can be directed to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

Water and Sewer Utility Services for NIST Gaithersburg Campus

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The Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to contract with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) for water and sewer utility services at its Gaithersburg, Maryland campus. This sole-source procurement is necessary due to WSSC's exclusive rights as the only provider of such services in Montgomery County, ensuring reliable and uninterrupted service that meets regulatory standards. The contract is projected to cover the period from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with an estimated total value of approximately $3.78 million. For inquiries, interested parties may contact Helen Wesley at helen.wesley@nist.gov or Tony Schmidt at tony.schmidt@nist.gov.

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