Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source -Preventive Maintenance and Service contract for JBX-6300FS EBL
ID: NIST-SS25-40Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing (333242)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bb45f7e856824e1f8502bc1edae8b97a/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a preventive maintenance and service contract for the JEOL JBX-6300FS Electron Beam Lithographic (EBL) system. The contract is intended to be awarded solely to JEOL USA, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), due to their unique capability to provide proprietary parts, software, and specially trained technicians necessary for the maintenance of this specialized equipment. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational integrity of the EBL system, which plays a vital role in semiconductor manufacturing and research. Interested parties are encouraged to respond by May 23, 2025, with details about their capabilities and business classification under NAICS code 333242, and can direct inquiries to Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Forest Crumpler
    forest.crumpler@nist.gov
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    NIST-SS25-40 - Combined SSN-NOI.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is issuing a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a preventive maintenance and service contract concerning the JEOL JBX-6300FS Electron Beam Lithographic (EBL) system. The government intends to award this sole-source contract to JEOL USA, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), which is uniquely positioned to provide necessary proprietary parts, software, and specially trained technicians required for maintenance. Following market research conducted in the first quarter of 2025, NIST has determined that no alternate sources meet the requirements. Responses to this notice should include company details, capabilities, authorized reseller status, and any suggestions for modifying the requirements to encourage small business participation. Respondents are also asked to provide their business size classification under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 333242. Additionally, submit any relevant Federal Supply Schedule contract details, experience in similar scope, and other valuable insights. Questions regarding the notice can be directed to the specified primary and secondary contacts, with responses to be submitted by May 23, 2025. It is important to note that this notice does not constitute a formal request for proposals or guarantee of contract award.
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