Award Notice - SemiProbe Inc SA-8 200mm Magnetic Probe Station
ID: 1333ND23PNB680194JOFOCType: Justification
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Buyer

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

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ELECTRICAL HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES (5975)

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https://sam.gov/opp/80f66170b16a4f64a3fc412beb8f76e2/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has announced a contract award for the SemiProbe Inc SA-8 200mm Magnetic Probe Station. This procurement is justified under the Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC), indicating that the specific requirements necessitate this particular equipment for their operations. The Magnetic Probe Station is crucial for electrical hardware testing and development, playing a significant role in advancing standards and technologies in the field. Interested parties can review the attached redacted justification document for further details, and inquiries can be directed to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov. The notice will remain available for 30 days following the contract award, in accordance with FAR regulations.

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