Sources Sought Notice of Intent to Sole Source for a Closed Fixture for SUSS Wafer Bonder

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology, is seeking to sole source a closed fixture for the SUSS Wafer Bonder under solicitation number NIST-SS26-14. This special notice, posted on July 16, 2026, seeks input from potential vendors to justify the intent to award a contract without competition, as the required component is highly specialized and only available from a single source. The North American Industry Classification System code 333242 indicates the procurement relates to semiconductor machinery manufacturing, underscoring the technical precision required. Responses are due by August 3, 2026, and all submissions must address the unique technical specifications and justifications for sole sourcing. The performance location is in Gaithersburg, Maryland, with the contract to be executed by the NIST facility at that address. Primary point of contact is Elizabeth Timberlake, with Forest Crumpler as secondary, both reachable via their official NIST email addresses. The opportunity is not set aside for any specific small business category and is open for public review via the SAM.gov portal.