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Advanced Semiconductor Test System/Probe Station

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE ARMY (2100) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 6640 | Last Modified: 08/30/2024

Procurement Summary

An Advanced Semiconductor Test System/Probe Station is necessary to test and characterize the electrical radio frequency capacity of devices produced by the Army Research Laboratory's (ARL) Diamond Electronics Technology development to determine if they can perform above standard voltage levels (exceeding 1500 Volts (V)) throughout the development process.

Waiver Rationale Summary

No other sources were found that can meet the Government's minimum requirements to test and characterize the capacity of devices produced by ARL's Diamond Electronics Technology development to determine if they can perform above standard voltage levels (exceeding 1500V) throughout the development process. While there are other probe stations in the marketplace, including those produced by FormFactor Inc. and SemiProbe, they do not have the special safety characteristics of MPI America's Advanced Semiconductor Testing system including Light curtain, mechanisms to prevent high voltage arcing, protection for other prober electronics, and an Anti-Arcing Liquid Tray.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

NAICS

334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals

Date Submitted

08/15/2024

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

W911QX24Q0262

Solicitation ID

W911QX24Q0262

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

Instant Delivery Only

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE ARMY