This is a Combined Sources Sought/Notice of intent to acquire Semiconductor market research services
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Semiconductor market research services. This market research aims to identify sources capable of providing data and market insights relevant to the CHIPS Research and Development (R&D) Office and Open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). If no alternate sources are identified, NIST intends to issue a sole source award to Markets and Markets Research Private Limited. Responses are due by May 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
NIST requires a software subscription for semiconductor market research services that provides information on specific, niche markets and broader technological areas. Key data points include total addressable markets, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), geographic location, competitors, and trends. The required services must meet or exceed specific salient technical characteristics:
- Granular Material-Level Segmentation: Deep-dive quantification of semiconductor packaging materials (e.g., organic substrates, bonding wires, encapsulation resins, thermal interface materials).
- Techno-Commercial Ecosystem Mapping: Platform mapping the convergence of 5G, AI, and Advanced Packaging, identifying major players and niche Tier 2/3 suppliers.
- Proprietary Patent & Trade Analysis: Integration of patent publication trends and trade data into reports to evaluate competitive standing.
- Micro-Market Forecasting: CAGR data for emerging niche technologies like Fan-Out Wafer-Level Packaging (FOWLP) and High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) materials.
The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 519290 Web Search.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Response Due: May 2, 2026, by 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Response Instructions
Interested sources should submit responses via email to the Primary Point of Contact. Responses should not include proprietary information and must be in Microsoft Word 365, Excel 365, or PDF format. Required information includes:
- Company name, address, contact details, and Unique Entity ID (UEI) if registered in SAM.gov.
- Details on capabilities meeting or exceeding NIST's requirements.
- Evidence of authorization if an authorized reseller.
- Identification of any unduly restrictive aspects in the requirements and suggestions for small business participation.
- Company's small business status (a small business or other than small business) and feedback on the proposed NAICS code (519290).
- Existing Federal Supply Schedule contract numbers or other relevant contracts.
- Firm's experience providing similar products or services.
- Any other valuable information for market research.
- Indication of interest in engaging for a better understanding of the requirement.
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by NIST to issue a solicitation or award a contract. Responses will not be considered proposals or quotations, and no award will be made as a result of this notice. NIST will not reimburse costs incurred by respondents.