Opportunity
SAM #6-B139-Q-00410-00
Vacuum Chamber Slit and Hardware Procurement for Argonne National Laboratory
Buyer
Argonne National Laboratory
Posted
August 19, 2026
Respond By
August 24, 2026
Identifier
6-B139-Q-00410-00
NAICS
334516, 334519, 423490
Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy, is seeking a domestic supplier for a vacuum chamber slit and related hardware. - Government Buyer: - Argonne National Laboratory (Department of Energy) - Products/Services Requested: - Vacuum chamber slit (quantity: 1) - Maximum aperture: 7 mm x 7 mm - Resolution: 0.813 microns per full step - Repeatability: <1 micron - Accuracy: ±3 microns over 3 mm - High vacuum capability: 10^-5 mbar - Low outgassing materials - Tungsten carbide blades - Limit switches - High precision internal rails - 2-phase stepping motors - Cables (10 meters) for feedthrough to controller - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers mentioned - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict domestic sourcing for both manufacturing and raw materials - Technical specifications emphasize high precision and vacuum compatibility
Description
Looking for a domestic source. This means that the country of origin is USA. Not just manufacturing but also raw materials must be from the USA.
Vacuum Chamber Slit - 1 Each - Technical Specs below
Cables between customers feedthrough and controller (10 meters)
Technical Specifications
Aperture size: Maximum: 7 mm x 7 mm; Minimum: Full overlap. Resolution: Aperture: 0.813 microns per full step; Translation: 0.322 microns per full step. Repeatability: < 1 micron. Accuracy: ± 3 microns (over 3 mm). VacuumO-ring sealed, high vacuum 10-5 mbar, low outgassing materials. Standard blades:2 mm thick tungsten carbide blades with a 2 degrees knife-edge profile. Limit switches (end-of-travel) Included as standard on all motions. Guiding: High precision internal rails and carriages. Electrical connections: Limit switches coupled to 2 motor connectors (SUB-D 15 pins male). Motors: 2-phase stepping motors; Mechanical dimensions: 145 mm x 145 mm x 80 mm; Mechanical connections: M6-threaded holes on the sides, as shown on the drawing, and KF-40 flange connections are on the body of both sides of the slit; Weight: ≈ 1.6 kg; Outer surface: Anodized aluminum in color nature; Common options. Blades: Other blade shapes and materials. Adaptors: KF50 or CF40 flange connections. Special preparation for enabling vacuum <10-6 mbar. Internal wiring with Teflon insulation.