Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA)
ID: 1333ND24QNB030429Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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/80c1856a05a84d218443de9af84886ef/view
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    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issues a combined synopsis and solicitation for a specialized Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) system, a crucial tool for its Security Technologies Group. This analyzer is integral to advanced research and characterization of polymeric materials in the semiconductor industry, enabling precise thermal and mechanical property measurements.

    The scope of work for this contract includes supplying, installing, and providing training on a TMA system that meets stringent government specifications. The instrument must be capable of controlled experiments over a wide temperature range and perform accurate measurements. Along with the analyzer, the successful vendor will provide a comprehensive suite of accessories and software, ensuring the system's effectiveness. The contract also encompasses on-site training, a one-year warranty, and options for extensions. Vendors are required to deliver a detailed payment schedule and demonstrate their ability to meet the outlined performance criteria and strict timelines.

    To be eligible, applicants should possess extensive experience in providing similar analytical instruments and have successfully completed relevant projects, especially those involving firm-fixed and cost/time contracts. The experience of prime contractors, subcontractors, and joint ventures will be evaluated for their relevance to the current procurement.

    Quotations are expected by 11:00 am Eastern Time on August 09, 2024, with selections based on technical expertise, corporate experience, and price. It's important to note that non-price factors will carry more weight in the evaluation process. Vendors must demonstrate their proposed system's ability to meet the required technical standards and should also provide a comprehensive quote for an adaptable testing machine that can accommodate multiple testing modes and specialty probes.

    For clarification or further details, interested parties may contact Brandon Butler at brandon.butler@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

    This opportunity seeks to enhance the domestic semiconductor industry's capabilities and aligns with the CHIPS Mission. The NIST team is available for any further information prospective applicants may require.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandon Butler
    brandon.butler@nist.gov
    Donald Collie
    donald.collie@nist.gov
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    Attachment A -Requirements Document.docx
    The primary objective of this procurement is to acquire a specialized Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) for a government agency, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The TMA is required for advanced research and characterization of polymeric materials used in the semiconductor industry. The analyzer must be capable of performing precise temperature-controlled experiments and providing accurate measurements of thermal and mechanical properties. This cutting-edge instrumentation is essential for enhancing domestic semiconductor metrology capabilities. The successful contractor will supply a TMA system that meets stringent technical specifications. The instrument must operate within a wide temperature range, control sample displacement and force, and connect to external inert gas environments. It will be accompanied by the necessary software, documentation, and training, ensuring NIST's effective operation and maintenance. The delivery, installation, and training timeline is precisely outlined, with strict performance tests and acceptance criteria. The contract encompasses the instrument, accessories, installation, training, and extended warranty options. Vendors must submit competitive offers, detailing their proposed payment schedules, with the potential for a three-year extended warranty influencing the selection process. The agency reserves the right to inspect and evaluate the system's performance on-site, with acceptance criteria based on manufacturer and government specifications.
    Attachment B - Experience Data Sheet.docx
    The RFQ seeks to gather information on offerors' relevant experience for potential contracts. It requests details on past projects, emphasizing contract numbers, titles, locations, and values. Offerors are to describe their roles, whether as prime contractors, subcontractors, or joint ventures, and provide completion dates and project descriptions highlighting thermomechanical analysis work. This data will be used to evaluate their suitability for the current RFQ's requirements, with an emphasis on firm-fixed-price and cost/time contracts. The relevancy of the experience to the current project is also evaluated, indicating a focus on specific expertise.
    Combined Synopsis Solicitation.docx
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks quotations for a Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) system, a strategic necessity for its Security Technologies Group. The analyzer must provide precise measurements of thermal and mechanical properties for electronics packaging materials. Offerors are required to submit a technical description demonstrating their proposed system's ability to meet specified minimum requirements. Quotations are due by 11:00 am Eastern Time on August 09, 2024. The selection will be based on technical capability, corporate experience, and evaluated price, with non-price factors given higher importance than price. The successful offeror will provide a TMA instrument, accessories, installation, and training, along with a one-year warranty, extendable by up to three years. This procurement aligns with the CHIPS Mission, aiming to enhance the domestic semiconductor industry's capabilities.
    Q and A .pdf
    The government agency seeks a comprehensive quote for a specialized testing machine capable of operating in multiple modes, namely expansion, penetration, tension, and 3-point bend testing. The emphasis is on supplying all necessary probes and accessories to facilitate these diverse testing modes. This includes provisions for less common specialty probes, such as a volumetric probe or hemispherical probe, ensuring the machine's versatility.
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