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The Department of Commerce, specifically the AD for Laboratory Programs, is forecasting the procurement of a BMF Mask Writer to be located in Boulder, Colorado. This equipment is essential for the fabrication of over 700 reticles annually, which are critical components in the production of mission critical devices for NIST. The current mask writer has reached its end of life, creating a significant operational risk. A failure of the existing system would necessitate the outsourcing of mask writing services, which would result in delays of several weeks for critical fabrication processes. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334413.

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Department of Commerce procurement of a BMF Mask Writer for NIST in Boulder, Colorado.

Agency

Department Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

NAICS

334413 - Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing

Place of Performance

BOULDER, CO

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce → AD for Laboratory Programs

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VANESSA VELISEK

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BMF Mask Writer. The BMF fabricates 700+ reticles each year as part of device fabrication of NIST mission critical devices. The current mask writer is EOL and failure would require outsourcing mask writing, causing weeks of delay in critical processes.

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