High-Field Electromagnet System for MRAM Metrology

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

AMD-SSN-26-01158

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Classification Code

6640

Additional Details

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None

Place of Performance

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SourceSAM

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to gather information from industry regarding the availability and capability of businesses—both small and other than small—to provide a High-Field Electromagnet System for MRAM Metrology. This notice, posted under procurement identifier AMD-SSN-26-01158, is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to contract. Purpose and Scope: NIST is conducting market research to support its CHIPS project GC7.05, which focuses on the assured sanitization of ultrahigh density magnetic memory and storage devices, specifically MRAM (Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory). MRAM is an emerging technology replacing embedded flash at advanced semiconductor nodes. The project aims to develop measurement science (metrology) critical to the advancement of new materials, devices, packaging, and production methods in U.S. chip manufacturing. The High-Field Electromagnet System will be used to measure switching field probability distributions of MRAM devices, enabling NIST to determine field values that ensure complete erasure (sanitization) of these devices. The results will inform the development of field-based sanitization protocols and support device state verification independent of electronic interfaces. Key Requirements and Expected Deliverables: The contractor is expected to provide one High-Field Electromagnet System for MRAM Metrology, including a bipolar power supply system, that meets or exceeds the following minimum technical specifications: - Field Strength: Capable of producing 0.5 Tesla (T) fields at approximately 5 mm from the pole face. - Field Orientation: Able to apply fields perpendicular to the wafer. - Power Supply: Includes a dedicated bipolar power supply for sweeping fields from negative to positive values. - Physical Dimensions: The magnet must fit within a volume of 11.5 cm x 11.5 cm x 19 cm, accommodating laboratory space constraints. - Operational Duty: Supports continuous operation at 0.5 T. - Cooling: Must include provisions for cooling to sustain continuous 0.5 T operation; NIST will supply chiller/process chilled water. - Control Interfaces: Field value must be controllable via external analog voltage and through a standard computer interface (USB, GPIB, or Ethernet). Preferred (but not required) specifications include a method for measuring magnet temperature. Installation support requirements specify that NIST will perform installation and verification, but the contractor must be available by phone or video conference during a two-hour installation window to assist as needed. The contractor must also provide an installation manual, utility requirements, and schematics upon delivery and prior to installation. Warranty: A commercial warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel is required for the entire system, with a minimum one-year warranty for all new equipment and services. The warranty will commence upon successful delivery, inspection, and acceptance, and must comply with FAR 52.212-4. Delivery and Installation: Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to NIST’s Shipping and Receiving address at 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001, within six weeks after receipt of order (ARO). Installation is to occur within two weeks after delivery. No training is required from the contractor. Cybersecurity and Privacy: The solution must comply with federal cybersecurity and privacy requirements, including FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and FIPS Publication 200. Minimally acceptable controls include a system security plan, secure IT management processes, restricted access to sensitive personally identifiable information (SPII), industry-standard access controls, multifactor authentication, vulnerability scanning, incident response processes, and encryption standards (TLS 1.2 or better, FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated). Documentation of these controls must be provided within 30 days of award. If requirements cannot be met, the contractor must detail alternative protections. Contracting Entity and Classification: - Contracting Entity: Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Location: 100 Bureau Drive, Building 301, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-0001 - NAICS Code: 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (2022) - Product Service Code: 6640 - Primary Contact: Hunter Tjugum ([email protected], 303-497-3663) - Notice URL: https://sam.gov/opp/ab05b01293c641a7986a33a845a910d4/view Procurement Type and Special Considerations: This is a Sources Sought Notice for market research purposes only. NIST is seeking information to determine the appropriate acquisition strategy and may issue a Request for Quote (RFQ) based on responses. There is no solicitation at this time, and no contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Respondents should not include proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information. The government reserves the right to use non-proprietary information for requirement development. Submission Instructions: Interested parties should submit a Microsoft Word or PDF document (11 or 12-point font, maximum five pages excluding cover page and pricing sections) detailing their capabilities and expertise. Submissions must include company information, business status under NAICS 334516, SAM.gov registration status, place of manufacture, and any existing federal contract vehicles. Responses should be sent to [email protected] and [email protected] by the closing date (June 5, 2026, 14:06). Constant Elements: Throughout the contract lifecycle, the technical specifications, warranty requirements, cybersecurity controls, and delivery/installation parameters will remain unchanged. The contracting entity, classification codes, and primary contact information are also fixed. This opportunity is well-suited for contractors with expertise in analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing, particularly those capable of delivering high-field electromagnet systems with precise control, robust cooling, and compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Interested parties should carefully review the requirements and ensure alignment with their capabilities before responding.