Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Test Vehicle to Study Reliability of Materials Used in Advanced Packaging of Semiconductor Chips
ID: ACQ0042379Type: Special Notice
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/801c54b0490844b6a25379256211066d/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 16, 2025, 2:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to noncompetitively acquire 200 Advanced Test Vehicles to study the reliability of materials used in the advanced packaging of semiconductor chips. This procurement is part of the CHIPS Metrology program, focusing on the evaluation of polymeric components such as underfill epoxies and thermal interface materials, with specific requirements for design capabilities, embedded sensors, and modular testing processes. The acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b), following market research that identified The Research Foundation for The State University of New York as the only suitable provider. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with their capabilities to potentially compete for this contract, and inquiries can be directed to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov or Donald Collie at donald.collie@nist.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
Nina Lin
nina.lin@nist.gov
Donald Collie
donald.collie@nist.gov
Files
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NOI SS Test Vehicle for Reliability Study.docx
Apr 2, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The federal notice ACQ0042379 from NIST announces the intent to noncompetitively acquire 200 Advanced Test Vehicles to study reliability in advanced semiconductor packaging materials. This initiative supports the CHIPS Metrology program, focusing on polymeric components like underfill epoxies and thermal interface materials. Key specifications include stringent design and layout capabilities, embedded resistivity-based sensors, and requirements for modularity and testing processes. The acquisition is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) and involves market research conducted by NIST, which identified only The Research Foundation for The State University of New York as a suitable provider. Interested sources are invited to respond to this notice with their capabilities and necessary details to potentially compete for the contract. This approach highlights the government's need for specialized materials testing services in the semiconductor industry.
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