Combined Sources Sought Notice/Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Preventive Maintenance service contract for the Raith EBPG5200 Plus EBL
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a preventive maintenance service contract. The requirement supports two Raith EBPG5200 Plus Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) systems located at the NIST CNST NanoFab in Gaithersburg, MD. NIST intends to award a sole-source contract to Raith America Inc. unless other capable sources are identified. Responses are due February 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide comprehensive maintenance for systems A316 and A320, including:
- Preventive Maintenance: Annual scheduled visits covering cooling, vacuum, and electronic systems.
- Emergency Services: Onsite unscheduled repair and calibration within 72 hours during business hours.
- Technical Support: All software updates, patches, and data preparation workstation support.
- Personnel & Parts: Services must be performed by factory-trained personnel with at least two years of experience. The vendor must maintain a stock of high-failure-rate parts for immediate availability.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (Intent to Sole Source)
- Duration: One base year plus four one-year option periods
- Set-Aside: None specified (Market Research stage; NAICS 811210)
- Response Due: February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
- Published: February 10, 2026
Evaluation
This notice is for market research to determine if alternate sources can meet the technical requirements. Responses will be used to assess small business participation and vendor capability. If no viable alternatives are found, NIST will proceed with a sole-source award to Raith America Inc.
Additional Notes
Responses must not exceed four pages and should include company information, technical capabilities, and any limitations in meeting the requirements. Questions are due at least five days prior to the response deadline.