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Sources Sought Wirebond Pull Tester
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is conducting market research to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying a Wirebond Pull Tester that meets specific technical requirements outlined in an attached Statement of Requirements. This sources sought notice is strictly for information gathering and is not a solicitation, request for quotation, or commitment to procure; no contracts will be awarded based on this announcement, and responders will not be compensated for their submissions. NIST is using this initiative to evaluate the market landscape, determine whether a small business set-aside is feasible, and assess eligibility of domestic manufacturers, with a particular emphasis on identifying products made in the United States. Responses must include the name of the supplier and manufacturer, the country of origin, technical specifications and product examples demonstrating compliance, typical lead times, and any additional relevant details—all within a four-page limit. Proprietary information may be marked, but sales brochures or marketing materials will be disregarded. The requirement is classified under NAICS code 334515 for instrument manufacturing related to electricity and electrical signals, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. All interested parties, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond, and the results will inform whether the subsequent procurement will be competitive or non-competitive, potentially conducted through SAM.gov. Submissions must be sent electronically to Lisa Stevens at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than July 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Performance of the eventual contract, if awarded, is expected in Boulder, Colorado, while the contracting office is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The notice explicitly states no quotes will be accepted at this stage, and any future solicitation will be issued separately following analysis of the submitted information.
General Info
Agency
Contract Value
$26,875NAICS
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO, 80305, USASet-Aside
Awardee
Award Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Acquisition Management Division
Sources Sought for Commercial Product Purchase
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION.
It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible business firms that can provide the product described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition.
The National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) seeks information on vendors that can provide Wirebond Pull Tester per the specifications attached herein.
This announcement is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP/RFQ) and does not commit the Government to award a contract now or in the future. The information contained in this notice is DRAFT only and, as such, is subject to change prior to the issuance of a solicitation. No solicitation is available currently. Additionally, the Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this Sources Sought announcement. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-aside categories will be considered. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms, of all sizes, who manufacture the Wirebond Pull Tester in the U.S. prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT COUNTRY MANUFACTURES THIS PRODUCT.
After the results of this market research are obtained and analyzed, NIST may conduct a competitive or non-competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfill the requirement, in accordance with the Specifications, then this acquisition shall be solicited as a small business set aside, however, NIST is seeking responses from ALL responsible sources, including large and small businesses. Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured.
This requirement is assigned a NAICS code of 334515, Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals, with a small business size standard of 750 employees.
Interested business organizations that believe they can meet the requirements should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to four (4) pages or less. Responses should include the following information:
- Name of the company that will provide the product(s).
- Name of the company that will manufacture the product.
- County of origin or manufacture of the product.
- Spec/data sheets and examples of products that meet the specifications that demonstrate experience in meeting the requirements of this procurement.
- Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of order
- Any other relevant information that is not listed above that the Government should consider in developing its minimum specifications and finalizing its market research.
(Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.)
Any proprietary information should be so marked. The written capability statement should be received by the Contract Specialist, Lisa Stevens, via email at lisa.stevens@nist.gov no later than the date and time posted in this notice. No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered.
REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW:
See the attached Statement of Requirements document
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