Opportunity
SAM #1333ND25QNB680434
Procurement of Plasma Cleaner and Vacuum Pumping Station for Electron Microscopy at NIST
Buyer
DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
Posted
July 31, 2026
Respond By
August 10, 2026
Identifier
1333ND25QNB680434
NAICS
423490, 334519, 334516
NIST's Precision Imaging Facility at the Boulder Microfabrication Facility is seeking to procure a Plasma Cleaner and a Vacuum Pumping Station for electron microscopy specimen preparation and holder maintenance. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Precision Imaging Facility, Boulder Microfabrication Facility - Products Requested: - Plasma Cleaner (CLIN 0001) - Quantity: 1 - For removing hydrocarbons from electron microscopy specimens and holders - Must be compatible with Thermo Fisher Scientific Talos F200X and Spectra 300 holders - Features: Adjustable plasma power (2-50 watts at 13.56 MHz), touchscreen interface, recipe storage, oil-free vacuum system, support equipment, computer workstations - Includes remote training and one-year comprehensive warranty - Vacuum Pumping Station (CLIN 0002) - Quantity: 1 - Maintains constant vacuum for at least four electron microscope holders - Must be compatible with Thermo Fisher Scientific Talos F200X and Spectra 300 holders - May share vacuum system with Plasma Cleaner but must be independently operable - Features: User interface for pumping and venting, preference for individual venting, oil-free pumps, support equipment - Includes training and warranty - Other transportation related expenses (CLIN 0003) - Quantity: 1 - Shipping, customs, and tariffs as applicable - Services Requested: - Remote training session for NIST staff on operation and maintenance of both systems - To be completed within 4 weeks after delivery - Unique Requirements: - Compatibility with Thermo Fisher Scientific Talos F200X and Spectra 300 holders is mandatory - Oil-free vacuum system required - Delivery within 16 weeks of award; training and acceptance within 4 weeks after delivery - One-year comprehensive warranty included - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, but Thermo Fisher Scientific is referenced for compatibility.
Description
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