Notice of Intent to Sole Source Name Brand Only model TPT HB05 Wire Bonder

The Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is issuing a Notice of Intent to Sole Source procure the model TPT HB05 Wire Bonder under solicitation number NIST-SS26-161. This action is based on the uniqueness of the equipment, which is branded and specifically designed to meet the exact technical requirements of NIST’s advanced materials research and metrology programs, leaving no commercially available alternatives that can fulfill the specified performance criteria. The procurement is non-competitive and limited to the named brand only to ensure operational consistency, calibration integrity, and compatibility with existing systems at the Gaithersburg, Maryland facility. Responses to this notice must be submitted by August 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with the contracting activity managed by the Office of the Secretary within the Department of Commerce. The North American Industry Classification System code for this procurement is 333242, indicating it involves semiconductor machinery manufacturing. The place of performance is the NIST campus in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and primary point of contact is Elizabeth Timberlake, with Forest Crumpler as secondary contact. Both can be reached via email for inquiries regarding the solicitation. The official notice and further details are accessible through the SAM.gov workspace link provided.