Sources Sought Notice for CHIPS Semiconductor Electronics Test System
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is seeking quotations for a Semiconductor Electronics Test System as part of the CHIPS Act's Grand Challenge 1. This procurement, set aside exclusively for small businesses, requires a firm-fixed-price quotation for brand-name items, including a Keysight B1505A Power Device Analyzer/Curve Tracer Mainframe and a Precision SMU, both of which must come with five-year warranties and support. The system is crucial for advancing metrology research in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, enabling the evaluation of next-generation materials to improve device reliability. Quotations are due by 11:00 AM ET on September 12, 2025, and must be submitted electronically, with evaluations based on the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror. Interested parties can contact Forest Crumpler at forest.crumpler@nist.gov for further information.