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66 -- UPGRADE TRINITY DEEP REACTIVE ION ETCHER

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The U.S. Department of Commerce, through the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Surface Technology Systems (STS) for a programming upgrade of the STS Trinity Multiplex computer control system used on the STS Multiplex ICP Deep Reactive Ion Etcher. This upgrade will replace the existing setup of three interconnected computers handling various control functions with a single, enhanced computer system featuring improved software and new plasma control interfaces. The enhancements include advanced pressure switching, improved logging, better alarm handling, and increased reliability, all aimed at simplifying operations and extending system uptime. The contract covers all necessary components, including hardware, software, labor, and travel expenses for complete on-site installation. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13 with a threshold not to exceed $100,000. Because the existing control software and electronic hardware are proprietary and only STS is factory authorized for this upgrade, no competitive solicitation is planned. Responses to this notice will help determine if competition might be appropriate, but the anticipated award date is May 4, 2006. The contract solicitation is managed from Seattle, Washington, with the primary point of contact being the purchasing agent, Kelly A Rima.

General Info

NIST seeks sole source contract under $100,000 with STS for upgraded computer control system.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

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PostedApr 19

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Contacts

Kelly A RimaPurchasing Agent

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The U. S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) proposes to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253(c)(1), with Surface Technology Systems (STS) for a programming upgrade. NIST requires an ST Systems Trinity Multiplex computer control system and software upgrade for our STS Multiplex ICP Deep Reactive Ion Etcher. The required computer upgrade involves replacing the current set of 3 interconnected computers (which handle the load lock, user interface and physical control interface) with a single computer with an improved software control system and new plasma control interfaces. The upgrade includes advanced pressure switching software, improved logging software, improved alarm and handling routines for simpler operation and increased mean time between failure. The upgrade shall include all parts (computer, software, upgraded plasma control electronics), labor and travel for full on-site installation.This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). The current control software and electronic control hardware is all proprietary to STS and STS is the only vendor who is factory authorized to provide this upgrade. This synopsis is issued for information only. No competitive solicitation is planned. Information submitted in response to this notice will be used solely to determine whether or not use of competitive procedures to fulfill this requirement would be in the Government's best interest and must address qualifications pertinent to this requirement. Any questions regarding this notice must be submitted in writing to the attention of Ms. Rima (e-mail preferred). Anticipated award date is May 4, 2006.