U.S. Department of Commerce
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Custom Micropillar Arrays

U.S. Department of Commerce
Updated Jul 17, 2026 · 15:25 UTC

The Commerce Department needs a small business to fabricate custom micropillar arrays for measuring phosphorus concentration in silicon.

Key Details

  • What exactly do they need? The Commerce Department's National Institute of Standards and Technology needs custom micropillar arrays for measuring phosphorus concentration in silicon using Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and other techniques.
  • What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) with a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The notice doesn't say how long the contract will last or when it will start.
  • How will they pick the winner? The notice doesn't say how the winner will be chosen.
  • When and how do you bid? Submit your quote by July 27, 2026, 5:00 PM ET via the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website.

Who can apply

  • Any certified small business may apply.
  • Has experience in nanotechnology research and development

If you're interested, do this first

  • Check that your small business is registered in SAM.gov
  • Review the solicitation document and ensure you understand the requirements

Primary point of contact

Name
Tish Walker
Email
latish.walker@nist.gov
Phone
(301) 975-0474

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