Opportunity

SAM #FA700026Q0064

Sources Sought: Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with EDS for USAF Academy

Buyer

10th Contracting Squadron

Posted

June 17, 2026

Respond By

July 02, 2026

Identifier

FA700026Q0064

NAICS

334516

The United States Air Force Academy is seeking information from potential suppliers for a compact Tabletop/Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with integrated Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS). - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) - Managed by FA7000 10 CONS LGC office - Products/Services Requested: - Tabletop/Benchtop SEM with EDS, 1 unit - Compact design, under 200 lbs - Operates on standard 110VAC with UPS backup - Includes vacuum pumps for high and low vacuum - Tungsten or CeB6 electron source - Accelerating voltage: 1-20 kV - Magnification up to 350,000x - Simultaneous BSE and SE detectors - Motorized X-Y-Z stage, sample holders, and preparation kit - Fully integrated Silicon Drift Detector for elemental mapping (Boron to Uranium) - Advanced imaging and analysis software - PC workstation (monitor, keyboard, mouse) - On-site installation and comprehensive user training - Minimum 1-year warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be compact and portable (max 200 lbs) - Must operate on standard 110VAC power with UPS - Must provide elemental mapping from Boron to Uranium - Includes on-site installation and user training - Minimum 1-year warranty - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - All technical specifications are detailed in the attached document

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