Sources Sought Notice for Bond StrengthTester
ID: NIST-SS25-17Type: Sources Sought
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA

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Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

PSC

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5961)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3e207e2f05e348abaed438c08d1eaf3b/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking sources for a Bond Strength Tester. This procurement aims to identify potential suppliers capable of providing equipment essential for testing the bond strength of semiconductor devices, which is critical for ensuring the reliability and performance of these technologies. The Bond Strength Tester will play a vital role in the semiconductor machinery manufacturing industry, contributing to advancements in device quality and durability. Interested vendors should reach out to Nina Lin at nina.lin@nist.gov for further details regarding this opportunity.

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