Quebec SEAO #20174657

ÉTS market review for a field-emission scanning electron microscope system

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) is assessing supplier capability for a field-emission scanning electron microscope system, with Jeol Canada, Inc. identified as the intended supplier for a possible sole-source purchase. - Buyer: École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS); no further sub-agency or office is identified. - Intended supplier: Jeol Canada, Inc. The notice is a market review, not a competitive call for tenders; other suppliers may respond to demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements. - Requested system: One field-emission scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM/MEB-FEG); quantity and part number are not specified. - Requires hybrid electrostatic/magnetic optics or equivalent, a motorized five-axis stage, specified beam and imaging performance, chamber camera and sample-image navigation, and closed-loop cooling. - Detector and analysis requirements include SXES, secondary-electron, energy-filtered upper-electron, and retractable backscattered-electron detectors, plus EDS integration and mapping capabilities when that option is installed. - Includes integrated control, image acquisition and processing, spectral mapping, and SXES analysis software. - Delivery and support: Acceptable delivery is within 32 weeks. Requirements include turnkey installation and commissioning by manufacturer-certified technicians, on-site operational and application training, and a first-year consumables kit. - Includes a full parts, labor, and travel warranty for at least 12 months after final acceptance. - Spare parts and technical support must be available for at least 10 years after installation; annual maintenance may be available after the warranty. - Equipment must have the required CSA certification or an approved Québec equivalent.

Description

École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) intends to award Jeol Canada, Inc. a sole-source contract to acquire a field-emission scanning electron microscope and related equipment. The notice is a market review, not a competitive call for tenders; suppliers who believe they can meet the mandatory technical and functional requirements may respond to demonstrate their capacity by the closing date. Requirements include specified imaging, optics, detectors, software, installation, training, warranty, and long-term support. Acceptable delivery time is 32 weeks.

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