High Purity Material
ID: NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0089Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/91d4fee5a12a40c2b27f3c735c71f820/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential sources for high-purity materials to support the development of new reference materials for elemental composition. The procurement aims to acquire bulk solid materials with a purity of 99.999% or higher, specifically in the form of sputtering targets, which will be utilized in semiconductor manufacturing and other critical measurement applications. Interested vendors are encouraged to respond with their capabilities, including details on product specifications, customization options, and relevant services, by contacting Elizabeth Timberlake or Forest Crumpler via email. This notice serves as market research and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Elizabeth Timberlake
    elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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