Interferometry Laser - Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeks information via a combined Sources Sought and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a tunable 780 nm diode laser to perform interferometry-based mass sensing for atomic layer deposition (ALD) process metrology. NIST's market research identified Toptica Photonics Inc as the only source that appears capable of meeting the stated requirements and the agency states an intent to sole source if no alternate sources are identified. Responses should be submitted by email to the Primary Point of Contact by the response deadline and do not require submission of proprietary information.

This is a combined Sources Sought notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) seeking market research and potential sources for a compressed sensing scan generator for SEM-based IC overlay metrology. NIST indicates it may sole-source to Panoscientific, LLC if no alternate sources are identified and requests capability statements and technical details from interested vendors. The notice is for market research (not a solicitation or grant), responses are emailed to the listed POCs, and the government may later publish a solicitation on SAM.gov or other platforms.

NIST issued a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source seeking market research and potential sources for an in-situ electrochemical liquid TEM holder system with integrated heating and cooling. The system must be compatible with Thermo Fisher TEMs, include electrochemical three‑electrode capability, fluid delivery, MEMS liquid cell chips, and temperature control from -50 °C to 300 °C, plus software, service, and training. Responses are sought to support CHIPS R&D Metrology Grant Challenge Project 7.03 and to inform potential sole-source awarding options.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued a combined sources-sought and notice of intent to sole source to obtain repair services for a Keysight N5227A Vector-Network-Analyzer. This is a Special Notice for market research only (not a solicitation or request for quotations) stating Keysight is believed to be the sole capable source; no award will be made from this notice. Responses (capability statements and company details) are due to the contracting POC by Dec 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET.