Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Tender - 137990639

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Subthz Vna Extenders and Amplifier to Virginia Diodes Uei Vj9ndnjeg6g4

Deadline: 07 Apr 2026

Posting Date: 17 Mar 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 137990639

Document Ref. No.: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-43-01

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-CHIPS-43-01
Subject: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Sub-THz VNA Extenders and Amplifier to Virginia Diodes (UEI: VJ9NDNJEG6G4)
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 intends to award a non-competitive contract to Virgina Diodes for 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 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:
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 fr...
Notice ID: nist-ss26-chips-43-01

Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of

Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology

Office: dept of commerce nist

NAICS Code: 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Inactive Dates: apr 22, 2026

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

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