WR4 On-Wafer Probes NB672030-26-00446

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 four WR4 On-Wafer Probes per the Specifications attached herein. This announcement is not a Request for Quotation (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 currently available. 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, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Based on this Sources Sought announcement, NIST may conduct a competitive procurement on the System for Award Management (sam.gov) website and subsequently award a contract. If at least two qualified small businesses are identified during this market research stage that can fulfil 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 (SB, SDB, WOSB, HUBZone, SDVOSB and VOSB). Responses should include the country where the product is manufactured. This requirement is assigned NAICS 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 requirement should submit electronic copies of their capability statement. Please limit responses to five (5) pages or less. Responses should include the following information: 1. Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and Cage Code. 2. Name of company that will provide the product. 3. Name of company that will manufacture and country of origin or manufacture of the product. 4. Specification sheets and examples of products that meet the Specifications attached herein. 5. Typical lead time to deliver the product after receipt of award to include installation time and any necessary training that is provided. 6. Identification and verification of the company s small business status. 7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing our requirement and finalizing our market research. (Company sales brochures or marketing packages will not be considered.) No quotes will be accepted at this time and will not be considered. REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW: See the attached draft Specifications Document.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12 (DEVIATION January 2026). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number NB672030-26-00446 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) conducted under the authority of FAR part 12 (DEVIATION January 2026), Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06. The associated NAICS is 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. Attached is the Requirements/Specifications describing the requirements for solicitation NB672030-26-00446 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include a description of the item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)). Item Number Supplies/Services Description QTY Unit of Issue Unit Price Amount 0001 WR4 On-Wafer Probes 4 EA $ $ Total Value: $ Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB-Destination are required in accordance with the attached Requirements / Specifications document.

** Amendment 01: The purpose of Amendment 01 is to provide answers to submitted question(s) from industry. Answers to the industry questions are provided in a document separately attached to this solicitation. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged. ** This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR part 12 (DEVIATION January 2026). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number NB672030-26-00446 is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) conducted under the authority of FAR part 12 (DEVIATION January 2026), Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This RFQ, incorporated provisions, and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06. The associated NAICS is 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. This requirement is solicited on an unrestricted basis. Attached is the Requirements/Specifications describing the requirements for solicitation NB672030-26-00446 for the following line-item number(s) (CLINs) to include a description of the item(s), quantities, and units of measure (including any applicable option(s)). Item Number Supplies/Services Description QTY Unit of Issue Unit Price Amount 0001 WR4 On-Wafer Probes 4 EA $ $ Total Value: $ Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB-Destination are required in accordance with the attached Requirements / Specifications document.