Desktop Sputter Coater System Supply and Integration

The contract involves the supply and integration of a complete turbo-pumped desktop sputter coater system designed to meet NIST technical specifications, encompassing a vacuum chamber, sputtering and carbon coating subsystems, vacuum pumps, chillers, a dedicated computer workstation, and proprietary software for operation and control. The system must be fully integrated and functionally validated to ensure precision and reliability in thin-film deposition applications, particularly for scientific and metrology use cases aligned with NIST standards. All components must comply with specified performance benchmarks and be suitable for deployment in a controlled laboratory environment. The procurement is structured as a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 333318 and is managed by the Department of Commerce through NIST, with performance required at the Boulder, Colorado facility. The solicitation was posted on July 31, 2026, with responses due by August 11, 2026, allowing eligible small businesses to submit proposals. Although specific payment terms or delivery timelines are not detailed, the requirement for full system integration and compliance with federal technical standards implies rigorous testing and validation procedures will be expected prior to acceptance.