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Microscope Imaging and Analysis Software Suite

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 09:00:00 AM MST

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This subcontract for the Department of Commerce NIST involves the supply and integration of a Microscope Imaging and Analysis Software Suite to support prime contractors. The scope of work includes developing software to control motorized stages, turrets, and prisms, as well as integrating camera system drivers to capture publication-quality images. The final deliverable is a fully installed and licensed software package featuring image analysis tools specifically designed for the semiconductor industry. The project requires strict adherence to industry-standard semiconductor image analysis protocols and will be performed in Boulder. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 20, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 541511.

General Info

NIST subcontract for semiconductor microscope software supply and integration in Boulder by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Boulder, CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NIST-SS27-01.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sources Sought Notice for new Microscopes

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Timeline

PostedNov 6

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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11/20/2026, 09:00:00 AM MSTin 14 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

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Supplies and integrates imaging and analysis software for prime contractors on NIST projects. Develops software to control motorized stages, turrets, and prisms, and provides image analysis tools for the semiconductor industry. Integrates camera system drivers to capture publication-quality images. Requires adherence to industry-standard semiconductor image analysis protocols. Delivers an installed and licensed software package.

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