Technical Capability Statement and Market Response

The contract opportunity requires the submission of a technical capability statement to demonstrate experience with HAST systems and the qualifications necessary to support the NIST CHIPS Metrology Program. This is a pre-award submission aimed at identifying capable subcontractors who possess the technical expertise and operational history relevant to advanced metrology applications under the CHIPS initiative. Respondents must showcase their proven background in HAST environmental testing systems and their ability to deliver precise, reliable measurement support aligned with NIST's goals for semiconductor metrology. The submission deadline is May 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation posted on May 6, 2026, and the NAICS code 541690 indicating it falls under other scientific and technical consulting services. The contracting agency is the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the Department of Commerce, and while no specific place of performance or point of contact is listed, all submissions must be made through the designated SAM gov portal. There is no set-aside designation or organization type restriction noted, making this opportunity open to eligible entities with demonstrated capability in the required technical areas.