ARC3 Controller with nanoTDDB accessory
ID: NIST-SS25-CHIPS-0048Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/67e64a133df848e09f2a35b2ec004971/view
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    Posted Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 21, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Feb 3, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking sources for the procurement of an ARC3 Controller with a nanoTDDB accessory to enhance their existing atomic force microscope capabilities. The primary objective is to acquire a control unit that is compatible with their current MFP-3D atomic force microscope and can perform nanoscale measurements critical for the CHIPS program, focusing on the breakdown characterization of wide bandgap semiconductor materials. This equipment is vital for precision measurements in various advanced fields, including nanotechnology and quantum photonics. Interested vendors must respond by providing their capabilities and relevant information to Junee Johnson at junee.johnson@nist.gov, with responses encouraged before the deadline of November 18, 2024. The procurement is not a request for quotations, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this notice.

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Junee Johnson
junee.johnson@nist.gov
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