Primary S-Parameter Standards for Plasma Etching Record

The contract titled "Primary S-Parameter Standards for Plasma Etching Record" is issued by the Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with the solicitation number 1333ND26QNB030097. It was posted on March 9, 2026, and the deadline for responses is September 16, 2026, by 8:00 PM. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516, which relates to manufacturing in the semiconductor industry, indicating a focus on advanced measurement standards for plasma etching processes. The work is to be performed in Gaithersburg, Maryland, at the NIST office location. The solicitation is of a combined type, though there is no indication of a specific set-aside designation. Interested parties should refer to the attached combined synopsis solicitation document for response instructions and other pertinent details. Point of contact for the solicitation includes Ranae M. Armstrong as the primary contact and Donald Collie as secondary, both reachable via email. The contract aims to establish or maintain critical measurement standards related to S-Parameters in plasma etching, supporting precision in semiconductor manufacturing processes.