Quantitative Analytical Testing
ID: NIST-MML-25-SS01Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking vendors capable of providing quantitative analytical testing services for various analyte classes and matrix groups, including foods, supplements, and environmental solutions. This Sources Sought Notice (NIST-MML-25-SS01) aims to gather detailed information on vendors' testing capabilities, including methodologies, turnaround times, testing capacity, accreditations, and data reporting formats, as part of market research rather than a solicitation for proposals. The information collected will inform future procurement processes, with a Request for Quotation anticipated in early FY2025 and contract awards expected by mid-FY2025. Interested parties should respond with their organizational capabilities and experience to Don Graham at deg@NIST.GOV by the specified deadline.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought Notice (NIST-MML-25-SS01) to identify vendors capable of providing quantitative analytical testing services across various analyte classes and matrix groups, including foods, supplements, and environmental solutions. This notice serves purely for market research and is not a solicitation for proposals. NIST seeks detailed information on vendors' testing capabilities, including methods, turnaround times, testing capacity, accreditations, and data reporting formats. Interested parties should respond with their organizational capabilities, experience, and compliance with small business standards by a specified date. The anticipated issuance of a Request for Quotation is expected in early FY2025, leading to a contract award by mid-FY2025. NIST is open to responses from all responsible sources and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive vendor information for potential future procurement processes.
    Lifecycle
    Title
    Type
    Sources Sought
    Similar Opportunities
    Hardware and Software upgrade for IMS 1280
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential vendors for a hardware and software upgrade for the IMS 1280 mass spectrometer. The procurement aims to enhance the instrument control software and computer systems, including necessary cables and OEM software, along with a software manual. This upgrade is crucial for maintaining the operational efficiency of the analytical laboratory instrument, which plays a significant role in various scientific applications. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant information to Don Graham at deg@nist.gov by the specified response date, as NIST anticipates issuing a Request for Quotation in early FY2025, with contract awards expected by the third quarter of FY2025.
    Nano-Spotlight
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing a Nano-Spotlight system for aerosol-based testing in semiconductor manufacturing. This system is essential for generating and collecting aerosolized particles from ultrapure water, which will be used for offline analysis to enhance semiconductor manufacturing yield by ensuring the purity of cleaning chemicals. The procurement aims to address critical challenges in particle metrology and is part of a broader initiative to support next-generation chip production. Interested vendors should submit their responses, including technical specifications and company information, to the primary contact, Jenna Bortner, at jenna.bortner@nist.gov, by the specified deadline. This notice serves as a market research tool and does not guarantee a contract award.
    Nano-scanning mobility particle sizer (nano-SMPS)
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential sources capable of providing a nano-scanning mobility particle sizer (nano-SMPS) system. This system is essential for enhancing semiconductor manufacturing yield by enabling the detection, identification, and quantification of sub-50 nm particles in cleaning chemicals, which is critical for the production of next-generation chips. The nano-SMPS will be utilized in a controlled laboratory environment to assess the efficiency of ultrafiltration systems and will require specific components such as an electrostatic classifier, charge neutralizer, differential mobility analyzer, and condensation particle counter. Interested parties should respond to the notice by contacting Jenna Bortner or Forest Crumpler via email, ensuring their submissions are complete and adhere to the outlined requirements, as this notice is for market research purposes and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.
    Nano-differential mobility analyzer and water-based condensation particle counter upgrades
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for upgrades to a nano-differential mobility analyzer (nano-DMA) and a water-based condensation particle counter (w-CPC) to enhance semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. The objective is to develop a system that can accurately measure the size distribution and number density of sub-50 nm particles, which is critical for ensuring the purity of cleaning chemicals used in semiconductor manufacturing processes. This procurement is vital for advancing metrological capabilities in particle detection, which is essential for the production of next-generation semiconductor materials. Interested vendors should respond to the notice by contacting Jenna Bortner or Forest Crumpler via email, providing detailed information about their capabilities and products, with responses encouraged before the specified deadline.
    Office of Advanced Manufacturing (OAM) being a Foundational Sponsor for the 2024 Manufacturing Momentum Summit - Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources capable of providing foundational sponsorship for the 2024 Manufacturing Momentum Summit. The requirements for this sponsorship include registrations for various NIST teams, speaker opportunities, display space for Manufacturing USA Institutes, and recognition in event communications. This sponsorship is crucial for promoting advanced manufacturing initiatives and fostering collaboration among industry stakeholders. Interested parties should respond to Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov by October 15, 2024, with their capabilities and any questions regarding the opportunity.
    Nanoparticle Nebulizers
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for the procurement of two nanoparticle nebulizers designed to enhance semiconductor manufacturing yield through improved metrology for cleaning chemical purity. These nebulizers must generate ultrafine native particles smaller than 10 nm from ultra-pure water while minimizing interference from non-volatile particle precursors, and will be utilized in a controlled laboratory environment. This initiative is critical for advancing particle metrology in semiconductor cleaning processes, aligning with the industry's need for higher purity materials. Interested vendors should submit their responses, including technical specifications and company information, to the primary contact, Jenna Bortner, at jenna.bortner@nist.gov, by the specified deadline, ensuring they are registered and active in SAM.gov.
    Disaster and Failure Studies Support Services
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking proposals for Disaster and Failure Studies Support Services under a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement aims to provide specialized engineering services related to disaster and failure studies, including categories focused on earthquakes, evidence preservation, and fire disasters, with the primary category open to all business sizes and specific categories reserved for small businesses. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the nation's resilience to disasters and ensuring effective response strategies. Interested contractors should note that the total contract value is capped at $9.8 million over five years, with proposals due by November 15, 2024, and should contact Lauren P. Roller at lauren.roller@nist.gov or Adam C. Powell at adam.powell@nist.gov for further inquiries.
    Applicare Support & Maintenance Services
    Active
    Commerce, Department Of
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to procure Applicare Support & Maintenance Services through a sole-source contract with Louisville Lightspeed Project Management, LLC. This procurement includes software renewal, security patches, upgrades, technical support for troubleshooting, and 120 hours of assistance with product customization and installation for the Applicare software, which is essential for performance monitoring of web applications via synthetic transactions. The contract is set to run for one year, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, reflecting NIST's commitment to maintaining efficient web application performance monitoring. Interested parties may submit their capability statements within 10 days of the announcement, and for further inquiries, they can contact Gina Lee at gina.lee@nist.gov or call 301-975-8334.
    Assay Kits for Lumipulse instrument
    Active
    Health And Human Services, Department Of
    The Department of Health and Human Services, specifically the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the availability of assay kits for the Lumipulse G1200 instrument, which is essential for conducting assays related to Alzheimer's disease biomarkers. The procurement aims to acquire state-of-the-art assay kits for quantifying serum/plasma levels of abeta42, abeta40, and pTau 217, which will be utilized in ongoing research involving stored specimens from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA). Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements detailing their ability to meet the project requirements, including manufacturing details and company qualifications, by October 28, 2024, at 5 PM Eastern Time, to Iris Merscher at iris.merscher@nih.gov. This notice serves as a Sources Sought announcement and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes.
    TESTKIT PETROLEUM Sources Sought Notice
    Active
    Dept Of Defense
    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA), is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors for the manufacturing of a petroleum testing kit (NSN: 6630-01-558-5109). The government seeks to gather information on the capabilities and qualifications of both small and large businesses to inform its acquisition strategy, with an estimated requirement of 70 units over a five-year period linked to tactical petroleum distribution equipment. This initiative is part of the government's effort to streamline procurement processes and engage industry feedback, with responses due by October 20, 2024. Interested parties should contact Clarissa Dixon at clarissa.n.dixon.civ@army.mil for further details and must adhere to the guidelines for submitting proprietary information.