ASTM CUSTOMIZED COMPASS PORTAL SUBSCRIPTION Buyer not available
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the renewal of the customized COMPASS portal subscription with ASTM, located in West Conshohocken, PA. This subscription provides access to a comprehensive collection of standards, including the Complete 15 volume Book of Standards, various Digital Library content, and selected European Normative Standards, ISO, and IEC Standards. The procurement is critical as ASTM is the sole provider of these services, holding exclusive rights to the content and archives, and no competitive proposals will be solicited. Interested parties may express their interest and capability via email to Randy E. Schroyer at randy.schroyer@nist.gov by 5:00 PM EST on December 26, 2024, with a firm fixed-price purchase order expected to be issued around January 27, 2025, for a one-year period with four additional one-year options.
NIST Information Technology and Database Application Support Services II Buyer not available
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is seeking small business sources for Information Technology and Database Application Support Services under an anticipated Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The objective is to enhance measurement science and technology, supporting various domains such as health, biosciences, cybersecurity, and cloud computing, through the development of IT models, standard reference implementations, and database applications. This initiative is crucial for advancing U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness, with a contract period starting from June 15, 2026, and extending through multiple option periods until June 14, 2031. Interested parties should submit their responses, including company information and capabilities, to Hing Pan Wong at hingpan.wong@nist.gov by the specified deadline, ensuring compliance with the small business size standard of $34 million for NAICS code 541519.
NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum Buyer not available
Special Notice: COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a special notice regarding the NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum. This Addendum is incorporated into any terms of service, end-user license agreements, or software license agreements intended to create binding obligations on NIST or NIST employees acting in an official capacity.
The purpose of the NIST Addendum is to establish certain provisions and requirements for agreements involving NIST. It covers various aspects such as the governing laws, dispute resolution, indemnification and warranties, intellectual property, confidentiality, audits, additional terms, obligations and taxes, non-assignment, precedence and survival, and duration of the agreement.
This notice ensures that any agreement entered into by NIST, its employees, or authorized end users includes the automatic inclusion of the NIST Addendum. It clarifies that the act of clicking an "I agree" box or electronically accepting an agreement does not bind the Government, its employees, or any authorized end user without the simultaneous automatic inclusion of this Addendum.
The NIST Addendum emphasizes that the Agreement is governed exclusively by the Federal laws of the United States of America, and laws of other jurisdictions do not apply. It also limits specific remedies, indemnifications, warranties, liabilities, fines, penalties, fees, and interest charges to those traditionally available in law suits involving the Federal government or as permitted by Federal law.
Furthermore, the Addendum states that intellectual property created by employees of the Federal government is owned exclusively by the Federal government, with no encumbrances or obligations for licensing or assignment to any other party. It also addresses confidentiality or use of information provisions, which are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and other Federal laws and regulations governing confidential or protected information provided to NIST.
The NIST Addendum clarifies that only information identified as confidential in writing when supplied to NIST will be treated as confidential. It also highlights that information obtained by NIST is subject to the Whistleblower Protection Act, ensuring consistency with existing statutes and Executive orders relating to classified information, communications to Congress, reporting violations, and whistleblower protection.
Additionally, the Addendum specifies that only the U.S. Inspector General or other authorized Federal agency may audit NIST. It also includes provisions for any additional terms or conditions, future modifications to the Agreement, or documents incorporated by reference, which are subject to this Addendum.
The Agreement does not obligate any funds, and the Government is duty and tax-exempt. It also prohibits the assignment or delegation of rights or obligations without the Government's prior approval. The NIST Addendum takes precedence over all other terms and conditions in the Agreement or related documents and survives the termination of the Agreement. The duration of the Agreement is limited to five (5) years.
Overall, this special notice provides important information about the NIST Terms of Service (TOS) Addendum, which establishes provisions and requirements for agreements involving NIST, ensuring compliance with Federal laws and regulations, protecting intellectual property, and clarifying the inclusion of this Addendum in any binding agreement.
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking qualified vendors for the procurement of a CHIPS enclosure and associated laboratory equipment as part of Request for Quotation (RFQ) 1333ND25QNB030034R. The project involves the delivery and installation of various items, including metric optical tables, imperial laminar flow enclosures, acrylic panels, and thermoelectric chillers, all aimed at supporting the CHIPS program for developing permittivity measurement standards. This procurement is critical for enhancing measurement techniques relevant to microwave materials research, ensuring compliance with NIST's rigorous standards. Interested vendors must submit their firm-fixed-price quotations by March 14, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Tracy Retterer at tracy.retterer@nist.gov or Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov.
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is initiating a Special Notice for the closeout of federal contracts and grants with unliquidated balances of less than $300. This initiative aims to efficiently manage and clear a backlog of expired awards, which complicate NIST's financial systems and hinder modernization efforts. The Streamlined Award Closeout Initiative is crucial for maintaining fiscal accountability and transparency in government spending, as it ensures that unexpended funds are properly documented and released, while upholding contractor rights under federal regulations. Interested parties can reach out to Biji John at biji.john@nist.gov or call 301-975-8567 for further information regarding this opportunity.
Combined Sources Sought Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for reference material for Total-Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Buyer not available
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: Maximo Subscription and Support, NIST, Boulder, CO Buyer not available
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking a contractor to provide subscription and support services for IBM Maximo Asset Management as they transition to a new system, Nuvolo. The primary objectives include ensuring the operability of Maximo, performing necessary upgrades and testing, and adhering to IT security regulations throughout the project. This contract, which will be negotiated on a sole-source basis under the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Program, has an initial performance period of three months starting July 1, 2025, with the possibility of three additional three-month extensions. Interested contractors must submit a capabilities statement by March 19, 2025, and can contact Shawn Borisow at shawn.borisow@nist.gov or 303-497-5432 for further details.
Fringe Projection system Software (Notice of Intent) Buyer not available
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the acquisition of a Fringe Projection system Software from Additive Monitoring Inc., dba Phase3D. This procurement aims to secure a 4-year software license and technical support for an existing Phase-3D Fringe Projection instrument used in research on surface roughness and topography during the additive manufacturing process. The software is critical for processing image data into topographic data and requires ongoing updates and technical support from the vendor. Interested parties that believe they can meet the requirements must submit their capabilities in writing by March 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. EST to Hing Pan Wong at hnw6@nist.gov.
Micro specimens of thin film electroplated copper and micro-sized lead-free solder for mechanical testing to fracture Buyer not available
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking a research and development partner to fabricate micro-sized specimens of electroplated copper and lead-free solder for mechanical testing. The objective is to develop metrology for measuring micromechanical properties to fracture, addressing the current lack of reliable data due to discrepancies in size scale and microstructure. These materials are crucial for advanced packaging interconnect technologies, particularly in heterogeneous integration. Interested parties should contact Cielo Ibarra at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov to express their qualifications and capabilities, as this notice serves as a precursor to a potential solicitation for future procurements, without any commitment from NIST to issue a contract.
Environmental Transmission Electron Microscope Services Buyer not available
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is planning to negotiate a sole source contract for Environmental Transmission Electron Microscope (ETEM) services. The procurement aims to secure maintenance and service for a Titan 80-300 kV ETEM, which is critical for conducting specialized preventative maintenance and emergency repairs necessary for analyzing nanoscale materials under reactive conditions. Thermo Fisher Scientific, the manufacturer, is the only entity authorized to provide these services in North America, emphasizing the importance of having factory-trained personnel for such specialized equipment. Interested parties capable of meeting these requirements are invited to respond by 11:00 AM EST on March 15, 2025, with the contract being a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order under NAICS Code 811210, which has a size standard of $34 million. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Tish Walker at latish.walker@nist.gov.