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NIST Solicitation for Precision Ion Mill System for TEM Specimen Preparation

NIST's Precision Imaging Facility in Boulder, CO is seeking to procure a Precision Ion Mill for Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) specimen preparation. - Government Buyer: - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Precision Imaging Facility within the Boulder Microfabrication Facility, NIST Boulder, CO - Product/Service Requested: - One Precision Ion Mill system for TEM specimen preparation - Must feature dual ion sources, variable ion beam energy (0.1 kV to 8.0 kV), 360° specimen stage rotation, specimen cooling (LN2 and Peltier preferred), optical viewing with video, oil-free vacuum, UHP argon process gas, integrated touchscreen interface (preferred), radiation safety, and water-cooled chiller if required - Includes delivery, installation, and a comprehensive one-year warranty - Training for up to five NIST staff on operation, maintenance, data administration, and troubleshooting - Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 16 weeks of award; installation and training to be completed within 4 weeks after delivery - Installation must be completed within 90 days after delivery - Firm-fixed-price contract, FOB destination - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - The opportunity is open to manufacturers of precision ion mills meeting the detailed technical specifications

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