Opportunity

Texas DIR/ESBD #601440000052880

TxDOT Solicits Oxford Instruments SEM Detector Systems and Service for Hitachi SU3500

Posted

August 14, 2026

Respond By

August 28, 2026

Identifier

601440000052880

NAICS

811219

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Materials and Tests Division, is seeking bids for advanced Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) detector systems and related services for its Austin laboratory. - Government Buyer: - Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Materials and Tests Division, Laboratory Building, BLDG L - OEMs Highlighted: - Oxford Instruments (primary OEM for detector systems) - Hitachi (existing SEM platform requiring compatibility) - Products Requested: - Oxford Instruments Ultim Max Infinity 40 Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Detector System (P/N 51D1068), quantity: 1 - Oxford Instruments C-Swift Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) Detector System Upgrade (P/N 51U2027) with CMOS FSD Detector (P/N 51D2509), quantity: 1 - All products must be fully compatible with the existing Hitachi SU3500 SEM - Services Requested: - Preventive Maintenance and Technical Support Service Plan (Gold Plan) for one year, with up to three optional one-year renewals - Includes delivery, installation, calibration, and training for all equipment - Notable Requirements: - Delivery to Austin, TX laboratory with adherence to specified delivery hours - Submission of all required documentation and certifications - Solicitation is proprietary to the listed specifications, but open to all qualified vendors able to meet requirements

Description

This solicitation is to establish a contract for the purchase of two (2) Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) detector systems, including delivery, installation, calibration, training, and a one (1) year service plan with up to three (3) optional one-year renewal periods, for the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Materials and Tests Division. The procurement includes all necessary hardware, software, and accessories required for complete operation and compatibility with the existing Hitachi SU3500 SEM. Respondents must monitor the procurement website for any addendums or updates and submit responses by the specified due date. The contract aims to support TxDOT's Materials and Tests Division with advanced SEM detector technology.

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