# 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.

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