Opportunity
CanadaBuys #JC 10-26-1161
Integrated 300 kV aberration-corrected S/TEM system with 4D-STEM and cathodoluminescence
Posted
November 02, 2026
Respond By
November 27, 2026
Identifier
JC 10-26-1161
NAICS
423490
McMaster University’s Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) is seeking an integrated, advanced electron microscopy system. - Buyer: McMaster University, including the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM). - Requested equipment: One 300 kV probe aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope (S/TEM), one integrated high-speed direct electron detector for 4D-STEM, and one in-column cathodoluminescence (CL) and light-injection system. - OEMs: Thermo Fisher Scientific is identified as the microscope OEM; Attolight is specified for the Mönch CL and light-injection system. - Vendor: Systems for Research Corp. is identified as the pre-selected supplier and as Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Canadian distributor and service provider. - Key requirements: Cold field emission source; fifth-order probe aberration correction across accelerating voltages; field-free (Lorentz) STEM; EDS, EELS, and energy filtering; rapid switching between voltages and operating modes; tomography and in-situ holder compatibility; and integrated structural, chemical, field, and optical analysis. - Included support: Software, installation, user training, warranty, and service support. - The notice allows other suppliers to submit capabilities if they can meet the requirements.
Description
McMaster University requires a 300 kV probe aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscope with integrated EDS, EELS, and energy filtering, plus a high-speed direct electron detector for 4D-STEM and an integrated cathodoluminescence and light-injection system. The procurement also includes supporting software, installation, training, warranty, and service support. The notice is an Advance Contract Award Notice naming Systems for Research Corp. as the pre-selected supplier; other potential suppliers may submit a Statement of Capabilities by the closing date. If no qualifying alternative is submitted, McMaster may award the contract to the pre-selected supplier.