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CHIPS R&D Custom Diffractometry and Fourier Ptychography Endstation

Solicitation number1333ND26QNB030236

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF · NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY · DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

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Response deadlineSep 9, 2026, 3:00 PM UTC
Deadline status6 days remaining
PostedAug 28, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Place of performanceGaithersburg, MD, 20899, United States

Opportunity summary

Source-cited

This solicitation is for a CHIPS R&D Custom Diffractometry and Fourier Ptychography Endstation, with a response deadline of September 9, 2026. The contract requires items to conform to all specified requirements, and technical capability evaluation excludes non-production models. [5][2]

Key points

  • Technical Capability evaluation excludes prototypes or refurbished instruments. [4]
  • Contractor must only tender items conforming to contract requirements. [2]

Watch items

  • Inquire about the two-week installation clock start date. [3]
  • Sensitive technology questions must go to the Department of State. [1]

Sources

  1. 1333ND26QNB030236updated.pdfThe representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f) (1) of this provision do not apply if— (i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and (ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (g) Disclosure. (1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting of
  2. 1333ND26QNB030236updated.pdfThe Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract.
  3. NIST+Questions+and+Answers.docxIn particular any payment schedule that aligns with the deliverable schedule would be acceptable. **Question 5.** Please confirm that the two-week installation clock runs from delivery of the endstation, not from the date CLIN 0007 is exercised.
  4. 1333ND26QNB030236updated.pdfEvaluation Factors: Technical Capability: No prototypes, demonstration models, used or refurbished instruments will be considered.
  5. Official SAM.gov noticePlace of performance: Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

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The representation and certification requirements of paragraph (f) (1) of this provision do not apply if— (i) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate); and (ii) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material. (iii) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov. (g) Disclosure. (1) If the Offeror is not able to represent compliance with the prohibitions in paragraphs (c) or (d), then the Offeror shall disclose within 72 hours to the contracting office identified in paragraph (g)(2) the following information for each product or service not compliant: (i) Contract number and order number, if applicable; (ii) Identification of whether this disclosure relates to paragraph (c) on covered telecommunication equipment or services, or to paragraph (d) on FASCSA orders; (iii) A description of the products or services that the Contractor identifies or has reason to suspect is prohibited (include brand; model number, such as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); (iv) The entity that produced the product or service (include entity name, unique entity identifier, Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, facilities responsible for design, fabrication, assembly, packaging, and test of the product, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor (provide manufacturer codes and distributor codes used for the product)); (v) Description of the functionality of the product or service and how that functionality impacts the risk to the product or service; (vi) An explanation of any factors relevant to determining if the product or service should be permitted by an applicable exception, exemption, or waiver (if the offeror would like the Government to consider a waiver); (vii) Whether alternative products or services are available that would be compliant with the prohibition; (viii) If the product or service is related to item maintenance, include the following information on the item being maintained: (A) Brand; (B) Model number, OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and (C) Item description, as applicable. (ix) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. (2) If a disclosure is required to be submitted to a contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure as follows: (i) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the offeror shall submit the disclosure to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. (ii) For all other contracting offices, the Offeror shall submit the disclosure to the Contracting Officer. (3) If the disclosure provided does not contain any of the information required by paragraph (1), and the Offeror later discovers new information that is required by paragraph (1), then the Offeror shall submit a subsequent disclosure within 72 hours of discovering the new information. (h) Executive agency review of disclosures.

Deliverables

In particular any payment schedule that aligns with the deliverable schedule would be acceptable. **Question 5.** Please confirm that the two-week installation clock runs from delivery of the endstation, not from the date CLIN 0007 is exercised.

Evaluation

Evaluation Factors: Technical Capability: No prototypes, demonstration models, used or refurbished instruments will be considered.

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Notice information

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Amendment 0003: The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to industry submitted questions and extend the solicitation response date to September 9, 2026. See NIST Questions and Answers and updated SF144 for details. Amendment 0002: Update the Statement of Work based on reuqirement changes, add a SF1449 document to replace exisitng soliciation document and procie an updated vacuum chamber component schematic. Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.

What changed

Aug 28, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-07-13T15:00:00+00:002026-09-09T15:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-07-282026-09-24
DescriptionAmendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.Amendment 0003: The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to industry submitted questions and extend the solicitation response date to September 9, 2026. See NIST Questions and Answers and updated SF144 for details. Amendment 0002: Update the Statement of Work based on reuqirement changes, add a SF1449 document to replace exisitng soliciation document and procie an updated vacuum chamber component schematic. Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.
DocumentsNot previously reported3
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-09-04T15:00:00+00:002026-07-13T15:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-09-192026-07-28
DescriptionAmendment 0002: Update the Statement of Work based on reuqirement changes, add a SF1449 document to replace exisitng soliciation document and procie an updated vacuum chamber component schematic. Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.
Documents2Removed
Aug 20, 2026 · 4 fields changed
Response deadline2026-07-13T15:00:00+00:002026-09-04T15:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-07-282026-09-19
DescriptionAmendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.Amendment 0002: Update the Statement of Work based on reuqirement changes, add a SF1449 document to replace exisitng soliciation document and procie an updated vacuum chamber component schematic. Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.
Documents42
Jun 29, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-06-29T15:00:00+00:002026-07-13T15:00:00+00:00
Archive date2026-07-142026-07-28
DescriptionAdded vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.Amendment 0001: Extend response date to July 13, 2026. Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.
Jun 16, 2026 · 2 fields changed
DescriptionSee attachments for solicitation details.Added vacuum chamber component.pdf attachment. See attachments for solicitation details.
Documents34

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