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Source Sought Notice for Two (2) Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chamber

Solicitation: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-58
Notice ID: 74a2944066b744f2bb83c66014a8652f

Sources Sought from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY • COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Jan 22, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC 6640.

Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 334516 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 33.

12-month awarded value
$8,278,374
Sector total $20,371,516,771 • Share 0.0%
Live
Median
$29,681
P10–P90
$0$413,812
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
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0.0%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+100%($8,278,374)
Deal sizing
$29,681 median
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Place of performance
Gaithersburg, Maryland • 20899 United States
State: MD
Contracting office
Gaithersburg, MD • 20899 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Forest Crumpler
Email
forest.crumpler@nist.gov
Phone
Not available

Agency & Office

Department
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Agency
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY
Subagency
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Office
Not available
Contracting Office Address
Gaithersburg, MD
20899 USA

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Description

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Jan 09, 2026
Executive summary

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential vendors capable of supplying two Highly Accelerated Stress Test (HAST) Chambers. This is an opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers with expertise in precision testing equipment, particularly in the arena of environmental testing and semiconductor reliability.

What the buyer is trying to do

NIST is seeking information on vendors who can provide HAST Chambers that meet specific testing requirements for semiconductor and electronic device performance under accelerated conditions. The agency aims to assess the capability of the market and possibly set the stage for future procurement.

Work breakdown
  • Identify vendors with HAST Chamber capabilities
  • Gather vendor qualifications and experience in similar projects
  • Compile and submit responses outlining potential solutions and relevant case studies
  • Analyze market capabilities and prepare a summary report for NIST
Response package checklist
  • Company profile and capabilities
  • Descriptions of relevant past performance
  • Technical specifications of proposed HAST Chambers
  • Compliance with NIST standards and requirements
Suggested keywords
HAST Chamberenvironmental testingsemiconductor testingaccelerated stress testingreliability testing
Source coverage notes

Some notices publish limited source detail. Confirm these points before final bid/no-bid decisions.

  • Specific technical requirements for HAST Chambers
  • Quantitative performance metrics required
  • Budget constraints or estimated funding for procurement

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