- Country: USA
- Summary: Combined Sources SoughtNotice of Intent to Sole Source SubTHz VNA Extenders and Amplifier
- UST Ref No: 131754305
- Deadline: 23 Dec 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-43
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- Description:
- THIS IS A COMBINED SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
Announcement Number: NIST-SS26-CHIPS-43
Subject: Notice of Intent to Noncompetitively Acquire Sub-THz VNA Extenders and Amplifier
This notice is not a request for a quotation. A solicitation document will not be issued, and quotations will not be requested.
This acquisition is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) via FAR 13.106-1(b). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.
BACKGROUND
Advanced semiconductor technology has led to continuous performance improvements in transistors. However, many iterations are needed to obtain optimal performance, and the yield and reproducibility is incredibly poor. Furthermore, US chip makers are ill-equipped with legacy measurement techniques and underperforming models. We propose a robust path to develop and verify high-frequency transistor models: 1) new on-wafer standards and calibration, 2) precision noise measurements for transistor quality assurance, 3) improved characterizations, 4) optimal models tailored to a given technology, and 5) transistor model verification across frequency with key performance indicators.
The RF technology division is seeking VNA waveguide extenders and a high-power waveguide amplifier to develop transistor characterization benches from 110 GHz to 325 GHz. The following solution will enable transistor large-signal characterization that will be used to extract and validate transistor models under the CHIPS program.
This solution consists of:
1) WR6.5 high-power VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 110 GHz to 170 GHz and deliver at least +19 dBm across the frequency band.
2) WR5.1 VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 140 GHz to 220 GHz and deliver at least +6 dBm across the frequency band.
3) WR3.4 VNA waveguide extenders that operate from 220 GHz to 325 GHz and d... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINCombined Sources SoughtNotice of Intent to Sole Source SubTHz VNA Extenders and Amplifier - USA Tender
The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Combined Sources SoughtNotice of Intent to Sole Source SubTHz VNA Extenders and Amplifier. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 131754305 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-12-23.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
