Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Software for a Nanotest Xtreme Instrument
Deadline: 29 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 15 Aug 2026
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Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147297474
Document Ref. No.: NB643090-26-00863
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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FBO ANNOUNCEMENT: PRESOLICITATION NOTICE, NOTICE OF INTENT
ACTION CODE: SPECIAL NOTICE
SUBJECT: Sole source - Software for a NanoTest Xtreme instrument
SOLICITATION NUMBER: NB643090-26-00863
RESPONSE DATE: 8/29/26
DESCRIPTION:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Nanomechanical Properties Group (Materials Measurement Science Division) develops and provides measurements science, measurement standards, and measurement technology that addresses measurement needs by US semiconductor industry. This work involves measurements of mechanical properties (e.g., elastic modulus, yield strength) and characterization of deformation behavior (e.g., fracture and fatigue) for materials in advanced packaging applications. Indentation and scratch testing are widely used techniques for such measurements. The extraction of mechanical properties from mechanical testing relies on sophisticated analytical and numerical methods provided either by in-house developed or proprietary software, such as provided by RGS Scientific. The Nanomechanical Properties Group maintains several commercial instruments for mechanical measurements, including the NanoTest Xtreme Testing Platform. The NanoTest Xtreme Testing platform provides advanced multi-mechanical testing capabilities under vacuum conditions and/or elevated temperatures.
As stated by the manufacturer of the NanoTest Xtreme instrument, the Siomec software is the only software application capable to interface with the instrument and to provide integrated analysis and simulation tools. Micro Materials is the manufacturer of the NanoTest Xtreme Testing platform. The company is based in the UK. RGS Scientific is the only authorized distributor of Micro Material-s products including related analytical/simulation software within the United States.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR Part 12.102(b) with RGS Sc...
Notice ID: nb643090-26-00863
Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of
Sub-tier: national institute of standards and technology
Office: dept of commerce nist
Inactive Dates: sep 13, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Disclaimer: The deadline date mentioned is tentative and provided for informational purposes only. This notice is a procurement forecast or general procurement plan, and not an active tender. Suppliers are advised to refer to the original documents and contact the issuing authority directly for the official tender release date and further details
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