Thermodynamic simulation software and database – Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: NIST-SS25-CHIPS-0050Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE (PERPETUAL LICENSE SOFTWARE) (7A20)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/68b1e9f60afc4fc285c7abed50e2a687/view
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing thermodynamic simulation software and a database, with the intent to issue a Sole Source Award to CompuTherm if no other viable options are identified. The software is essential for developing a detailed database of materials used in semiconductor manufacturing, aimed at addressing inefficiencies and material shortcomings in the supply chain. This procurement is critical for enhancing measurement science and standards in materials science, particularly for the semiconductor industry, and responses to this notice should be submitted to the primary contact, Jenna Bortner, at jenna.bortner@nist.gov, with no specific funding amount or deadline indicated.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jenna Bortner
    jenna.bortner@nist.gov
    Tracy Retterer
    Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
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