Mobile, Integrable, Closed Cycle Cryostat (MIC3)

The Department of Commerce is forecasting the acquisition of a Mobile, Integrable, Closed Cycle Cryostat (MIC3) to support metrology research and development under the CHIPS Act. This initiative is part of Grand Challenge 1, which aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry by improving measurement science related to the purity, properties, and provenance of materials. Specifically, the equipment will be used to evaluate the reliability of wide band gap and two-dimensional materials and devices through the analysis of optical spectroscopy responses. The project will be performed in Gaithersburg and falls under NAICS code 334413. This effort is critical for understanding the robustness of advanced materials and ensuring their successful application within the semiconductor sector. Interested parties may coordinate with the designated point of contact, Nathali Clark, or the Department of Commerce Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization.