NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0051 - Massively Parallel System
ID: NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0051Type: Sources Sought
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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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/bdbf4b71a25e4d588e199e89925fd3e1/view
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information for the procurement of custom assembled printed circuit boards (PCBs) as part of the NIST-FY25-CHIPS-0051 - Massively Parallel System initiative. Proposals must detail capabilities related to production, assembly, and component supply, including the mandatory use of a specific Omron part, while addressing customization, services offered, pricing, and manufacturing origin. This opportunity is crucial for NIST's future procurement strategies and aims to foster competitive participation in the analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing sector. Interested vendors should submit their responses in the specified format and can direct inquiries to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov, noting that this notice is for market research purposes and does not guarantee a contract award.

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    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is soliciting information for the procurement of custom assembled printed circuit boards (PCBs), specifying several options for production, assembly, and component supply. Proposals must include mandatory use of a specific Omron part and may require detailed information about the respondent's capabilities, including brand specifics, business size, and any barriers to participation. The notice emphasizes that it is for market research purposes and does not guarantee any solicitation or contract award. Responses must be submitted in a specific format and should address equipment customization, services offered, pricing, manufacturing origin, and any existing federal contracts. Also included is the process for submitting questions regarding the notice and the importance of the collected information for NIST’s future procurement strategies. The document outlines clear requirements for prospective vendors, aiming to foster competitive participation while adhering to federal procurement guidelines.
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