Combined Sources SoughtNotice of Intent to Sole Source SubTHz VNA Extenders and Amplifier Tender

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Country: USA

Summary: Combined Sources SoughtNotice of Intent to Sole Source SubTHz VNA Extenders and Amplifier

Deadline: 23 Dec 2025

Posting Date: 10 Dec 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 131754305

Document Ref. No.: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-43

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

Announcement Number: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-43

Subject: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Sub-THz VNA Extenders and Amplifier

This notice is not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.

This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) via FAR 13.106-1(b). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.

BACKGROUND

Advanced semiconductor technology has led to continuous performance improvements in transistors. However, many iterations are needed to obtain optimal performance, and the yield and reproducibility is incredibly poor. Furthermore, US chip makers are ill-equipped with legacy measurement techniques and underperforming models. We propose a robust path to develop and verify high-frequency transistor models: 1) new on-wafer standards and calibration, 2) precision noise measurements for transistor quality assurance, 3) improved characterizations, 4) optimal models tailored to a given technology, and 5) transistor model verification across frequency with key performance indicators.

The RF technology division is seeking VNA waveguide extenders and a high-power waveguide amplifier to develop transistor characterization benches from 110 GHz to 325 GHz. The following solution will enable transistor large-signal characterization that will be used to extract and validate transistor models under the CHIPS program.

This solution consists of:

1) WR6.5 high-power VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 110 GHz to 170 GHz and deliver at least +19 dBm across the frequency band.

2) WR5.1 VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 140 GHz to 220 GHz and deliver at least +6 dBm across the frequency band.

3) WR3.4 VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 220 GHz to 325 GHz and d...
Notice ID: nist-ss26-chips-43
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology
Office: dept of commerce nist
Product Service Code: 6640 - laboratory equipment and supplies
NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: jan 07, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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