Electrical Performance Monitoring System
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PSC
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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) is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for an Electrical Performance Monitoring System. This system is required to conduct in-situ resistance measurements on polymeric packaging components during multi-stress accelerated aging tests, supporting the CHIPS Metrology program. Responses are due by April 24, 2026.
Purpose
NIST seeks to identify commercial products/services capable of providing an Electrical Performance Monitoring System as detailed in the attached draft Statement of Work (SOW). The system will be used by NIST's Infrastructure and Materials Group in Gaithersburg, MD.
Scope of Work
The required system must be new and complete, capable of in-situ resistance measurements on polymeric components and solder joints in 2.5D semiconductor devices. Key functionalities include chronopotentiometry testing and electrical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) with specified frequency and impedance ranges. The system should support multiuser operation, EIS testing and fitting, and preferred integration with external data loggers and temperature systems. Direct-to-disk data storage is preferred.
Key Requirements
- Technical Specifications: Must meet detailed specifications including configuration (3-slot chassis, 3 channels), measurement resolution, current/voltage capabilities, and EIS ranges.
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with federal laws (FISMA, OMB A-130, FIPS 200) including system security plan, secure configuration, access controls, vulnerability scanning, auditing, incident response, and encryption (TLS 1.2+, FIPS 140-2/140-3).
- Delivery: No later than 20 weeks after receipt of order to NIST Gaithersburg, MD.
- Product Integrity: All items must be new; no used, remanufactured, experimental, prototype, custom, or "gray market" components. Shipped in original packaging with documentation and software.
- Warranty & Payment: Minimum 12-month warranty. Payment 100% after installation and acceptance.
Submission Requirements
Respondents must provide company information (name, address, contact, UEI), product details (manufacturer, model, specs, reseller status), performance capabilities, customization limits, manufacturing location, NAICS code information (small/other than small, alternative NAICS suggestions), available services (installation, training, maintenance), standard terms and conditions, facility renovation services, pricing, existing Federal Supply Schedule contracts, customer references, and any other valuable information. Responses should not exceed 10 pages.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 9:30 PM ET
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Gaithersburg, MD
Important Notes
This is for market research only and does not guarantee a solicitation or contract award. NIST reserves the right to use provided information. Respondents will not receive feedback. Questions should be submitted 5 calendar days prior to the response date to Nina Lin (nina.lin@nist.gov).