Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Scanning Threshold Particle Counter
ID: NB305000-25-00535Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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COMBINATION AND MISCELLANEOUS INSTRUMENTS (6695)

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https://sam.gov/opp/2b2a57b5b34d4e53887db7533a0e2a04/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to noncompetitively acquire a Scanning Threshold Particle Counter (STPC) from Kanomax FMT to enhance its capabilities in analyzing semiconductor cleaning chemicals. This procurement aims to address the critical need for advanced metrological capabilities to detect, identify, and quantify impurities in semiconductor manufacturing, particularly as the industry moves towards next-generation chips requiring higher purity materials. The STPC is essential for aerosol-based testing of ultra-pure water, which is vital for maintaining the cleanliness and yield of semiconductor wafers. Interested parties who believe they can meet NIST's requirements are encouraged to respond to the notice by providing relevant company information to Cielo Ibarra at cielo.ibarra@nist.gov. This acquisition is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1(b), and no solicitation document will be issued.

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