Ultrapure Water System

NIST requires a contractor to supply and install an ultrapure water (UPW) system and a pretreatment system for advanced chemical metrology in semiconductor manufacturing. The UPW system must generate Type 1 UPW with specific resistivity and TOC levels, a sustained dispense rate, and include an ultrafilter, point-of-use filter, UV/TOC lamp, and TOC monitor. The pretreatment system will condition tap water for the UPW system. The contract includes a 12-month warranty and a one-year service agreement covering semiannual and annual maintenance for both systems. Delivery is FOB Destination to Gaithersburg, MD, within 60 days of order receipt. The contractor must provide new equipment, and installation must be completed within 30 days of delivery, including setup, hook-up, demonstration, and trash removal. Performance tests for TOC and resistivity will be conducted by NIST, with ownership transferring upon acceptance. Partial shipments and invoices are not accepted without prior approval.

This government file outlines the applicable provisions and clauses for a federal contract, likely an RFP for an Ultrapure Water System. It specifies that certain Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference, with full text accessible online. Key incorporated provisions cover prohibitions on contracting with entities requiring certain confidentiality agreements, women-owned businesses, System for Award Management (SAM), inverted domestic corporations, executive compensation, and delinquent tax liability. Important clauses address contractor employee whistleblower rights, SAM maintenance, incorporation of representations and certifications, prohibition on contracting with inverted domestic corporations, small business program representation, convict labor, child labor, equal opportunity, combating trafficking in persons, Buy American, Drug-Free Workplace, encouraging policies against text messaging while driving, electronic payments, unauthorized obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Full-text provisions include the Buy American Certificate, requiring offerors to identify foreign end products and domestic end products with critical components, and authorized deviations. Full-text CAR provisions detail inquiry submission procedures to specific NIST contacts, agency protest procedures with addresses for the Contracting Officer and Protest Decision Authority, and procedures for GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests. Full-text clauses include authorized deviations, place of acceptance at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD, and NIST local provisions for contract performance during changes in operating status, including procedures for inclement weather, power outages, and lapses in appropriation. Billing instructions specify electronic invoice submissions to INVOICE@NIST.GOV with detailed content requirements, and the use of the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System is mandated upon written notice, with a waiver option available.

Amendment 0002 addresses questions regarding the Ultrapure Water System requirement (1333ND26QNB030146). The primary concern was the required water volume, specifically hourly or daily usage expectations. The government clarified that the critical performance specification is a sustained dispense rate of greater than 1.5 liters per minute at 30 to 70 psi for up to 8 hours. This translates to an expected peak consumption of up to 90 liters per hour, or 720 liters over an 8-hour workday, though average consumption will be lower. The system must continuously maintain output water pressure within the specified 30 to 70 psi range to ensure proper operation of downstream instrumentation. This amendment clarifies key technical specifications for potential bidders.

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ 1333ND26QNB030142) for commercial products and services, specifically for a UPW System, Pretreatment System, and a 1-Year Service Agreement. This acquisition is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 221310 (Water Supply and Irrigation System) with a $41 million size standard. Quoters must submit firm-fixed-price quotations, including pricing for each Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) and transportation costs. A key requirement is active registration in SAM.gov at the time of quotation submission, award, performance, and final payment. Quotations are due by 4:00 PM ET on April 6, 2026, via email to ranae.armstrong@nist.gov and Donald.collie@nist.gov, referencing the RFQ number. Inquiries must be submitted in writing by April 2, 2026. Quotations must be divided into three volumes: Technical, Price, and Terms and Conditions, detailing technical capability, product information, country of origin, delivery, and warranty. Award will be based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote, with no prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished instruments considered.