Notice of Intent to Sole Source Effusion Gallium Cell
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Veeco Process Equipment, Inc. for a Gallium Effusion Cell. This notice is an intent to sole source, not a solicitation, under FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b).
Scope of Requirement
NIST's Applied Physics Division requires a replacement Gallium Effusion Cell for their existing Veeco GEN10 Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) system. The required cell must be an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part to ensure full compatibility and maintain warranty requirements. Key specifications include:
- Item: Gallium Effusion Cell (Quantity: 1)
- Compatibility: Must be compatible with Veeco GEN10 MBE systems.
- Features: Must include dual zone heaters and "Hot-Lip" heating technology to prevent condensation.
- Delivery: Expected within 8 weeks.
- Warranty: Base manufacturer warranty is acceptable.
- Inspection/Acceptance: Government acceptance testing may take up to 4 weeks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Proposed Contractor: Veeco Process Equipment, Inc.
- NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,000 employees)
- Response Due: January 29, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 22, 2026
- Estimated Award: By February 27, 2026 (if competitive procedures are not used)
Set-Aside
None (Sole Source Intent)
Action for Interested Parties
Interested parties capable of satisfying the requirement must clearly and unambiguously identify their capability in writing. Information submitted will determine if competitive procedures can be used. All responses and questions must be submitted via email to lisa.stevens@nist.gov by the response date.