SSTR/FDTR THERMAL PROPERTY CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM

Notice of Intent

Solicitation #: N00173-25-RFI-MF18

Procurement Type: Pre-Solicitation

Date Posted: 7/28/2025

Title: SSTR/FDTR Thermal Property Characterization System

PSC: TBD

NAICS Code: 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Response Date: 8/11/2025

Primary POC: Maximilian Fritts

Description:

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The United States Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to issue a sole source Contract to Laser Thermal Analysis, Inc. to provide the services outlined in the attached Statement of Work. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.

The Electromagnetics Technology Branch of the Electronics Science and Technology Division, located at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, DC, has the requirement to procure a commercial, turnkey, steady-state thermorelectance system capable of measuring thin film, high thermal conductivity, and multilayer thermal conductivity. This instrument will enable NRL to measure the thermal properties of wide- and ultrawide bandgap semiconductor materials, packaging materials and integrated chip components, all of which are necessary for currently funded programs including as independent validation and verification and subject matter experts in external DARPA UWBGS program. The system should be capable of measuring thermal conductivity from 0.05 to 3000 W/mK in sub-micron thick films, with both single point measurement and mapping capabilities. Measurements should be quick (on the order of 10’s of seconds) with automated focusing and alignment of the pump-probe laser system. With these properties, the tool will provide a rapid, user friendly, high-throughput technique that will enable shorter timeframes to evaluate and optimize materials to meet the objectives of our existing and future programs.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed Contract based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the subject line of your e-mail.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for award of a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.  Point of contact for this synopsis is Mr. Maximilian Fritts. Responses to this synopsis should be sent to maximilian.r.fritts.civ@us.navy.mil.

Place of Contract Performance:

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

4555 Overlook Ave. S.W.

Washington, DC 20375-5343