Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC26941414Q
NASA Sole Source Procurement: ThermoFisher Scientific Phenom XL G3 SEM and Upgrades
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
August 13, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC26941414Q
NAICS
334516
NASA Langley Research Center and NASA Shared Services Center are seeking to procure a ThermoFisher Scientific Phenom XL G3 Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and related upgrades on a sole source basis. - Procurement is for a Phenom XL G3 large stage SEM with standard peripherals and a sample preparation starter kit (Part No. TF-1467680) - Includes advanced imaging, elemental analysis, and motorized stage options - Accessories and upgrades: EDS upgrade (TF-1457289), TR300, NSI-EDS, PW-230002, NSI-SED, TF-1186112 - Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) upgrade for elemental analysis - Secondary Electron Detector (SED) upgrade for enhanced imaging - Compatibility with existing Phenom XL G2 systems to minimize training and operational risks - Sole authorized U.S. distributor is NanoScience Instruments, Inc. - Onsite installation and training included - Delivery lead-time is 8-12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO) - Only ThermoFisher Scientific or its authorized representatives are eligible for this procurement - Estimated contract value likely in the $150,000 to $250,000 range based on typical SEM system pricing
Product Line Items: - Phenom XL G3 large stage SEM & standard peripherals, sample preparation starter kit (TF-1467680) - Upgrade Phenom SEM with EDS (TF-1457289) - TR300 - NSI-EDS - PW-230002 - Secondary Electron Detector (SED) Upgrade for Phenom (NSI-SED) - TF-1186112
Period of Performance: - 8-12 weeks after receipt of order (ARO)
OEMs: - ThermoFisher Scientific
Potential Competitors: - Hitachi High-Tech - JEOL Ltd. - Zeiss - Tescan
Competing Products: - Hitachi TM4000 Series Desktop SEM - JEOL NeoScope Benchtop SEM - Zeiss EVO Series SEM - Tescan Vega SEM
Requirements: - Large-format imaging, high-throughput automated analysis, integrated EDS, compatibility with existing systems, onsite installation and training.
Description
** THIS IS A SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT ** for ThermoFisher Scientific Desktop