NIST NB686090-26-01960 Nitrogen RF Plasma Source

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking information on the availability of a Nitrogen RF Plasma Source under solicitation number NB686090-26-01960_Nitrogen_RF_Plasma_Source, posted on July 17, 2026, with responses due by July 24, 2026. This sources-sought notice aims to gather industry input to assess market capability, identify potential sources, and determine the feasibility of acquiring a specialized plasma source for nitrogen-based applications, with no set-aside provisions applying. The required equipment is intended for performance at a location in Colorado, 80305, and the associated NAICS code is 334413 for other electronic component manufacturing. Matthew Delgado of NIST serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via email at matthew.delgado@nist.gov, and all formal responses must be submitted through the SAM.gov portal linked in the posting.