High Vacuum Motorized Stages
ID: NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0080Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/4f42197f4acd49d095f9dab445f5a9e5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 23, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking information from potential vendors regarding high vacuum motorized stages to enhance the capabilities of its Nanoscale Device Characterization Division (NDCD). These motorized stages are critical for characterizing engineered materials using extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) techniques, focusing on non-destructive measurements that support the semiconductor industry. The procurement emphasizes the need for multiple axes of motion control, including continuous 360° rotation and six axes of positioning, along with compatibility with high vacuum systems and specific performance specifications. Interested vendors should provide detailed technical specifications and insights into their products, with responses directed to Elizabeth Timberlake at elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov or Tracy Retterer at Tracy.retterer@nist.gov, as part of this sources sought notice.

Point(s) of Contact
Elizabeth Timberlake
elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov
Tracy Retterer
Tracy.retterer@nist.gov
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NIST FY25 CHIPS 0080 SSN.docx
Apr 9, 2025, 9:08 PM UTC
The NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0080 sources sought notice aims to gather market research for obtaining high vacuum motorized stages to enhance the capabilities of the Nanoscale Device Characterization Division (NDCD). These stages are essential for the experimental apparatus that characterizes engineered materials using extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) techniques, focusing on non-destructive measurements to support the semiconductor industry. The requirements outline multiple axes of motion control for both calibration and experimentation stages. Specific functional needs include continuous 360° rotation for calibration stages, six axes of positioning for sample testing, and compatibility with high vacuum systems. Each stage must support various specifications regarding range, speed, and resolution, with the necessity for vacuum-compatible electronics, cabling, and software. NIST is seeking information on potential vendors' products that meet these requirements, including details about their technical specifications, customizability, and manufacturing insights. The notice underscores the federal government's effort to improve measurement capabilities in quantum technology and related fields without committing to a contract or solicitation, emphasizing the importance of detailed responses for assessing the market landscape.
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