Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Tender - 139146372

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Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Optical Microscope

Deadline: 21 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 08 Apr 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 139146372

Document Ref. No.: NIST-SS26-103

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Announcement Type: Special Notice
Classification Code: 6695
Announcement Number: NIST-SS26-103
Subject: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Optical Microscope - Nikon Metrology (UEI: NP7BRVCLFN51)
The Alternative Computing Group in the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML) Division 683 conducts research addressing the rapidly expanding measurement needs of new hardware for artificial intelligence, exploring emerging computing hardware, architectures and algorithms, and developing chip-based test vehicles for massively parallel measurements. A significant portion of this work involves procurement of CMOS wafers up to 8” (200 mm) in diameter from foundries, and integrating custom nanoscale devices on top of them, either in the NIST NanoFab or through research partnerships and CRADAs with universities and companies. A crucial step in this research is the microscopic inspection of whole wafers to characterize them, in particular highlighting any defects that may be present. For this purpose, NIST requires an optical microscope capable of observing 200 mm wafers at a range of magnifications extending to at least 100X. To allow stitching together of an array of images to cover large portions of the wafer, an encoded motorized stage and software are required.
NIST intends to award a non-competitive contract to Nikon Metrology for an optical microscope to be used for inspection of custom VLSI wafers both before and after addition of specialized devices by NIST personnel in NIST's CNST clean room and by research collaborators.
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 RFO 12.102(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
NIST requires a solution that meets the following minimum requirements:
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Notice ID: nist-ss26-103

Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of

Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology

Office: dept of commerce nist

Product Service Code: 6695 - combination and miscellaneous instruments

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: may 06, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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