The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded a purchase order to Nanoscience Instruments Inc. for $166,916.60 on September 29, 2026, for a precision ion mill system for transmission electron microscope specimen preparation. Place of performance is Hungary with ultimate completion by March 31, 2027. The system includes ion sources capable of simultaneous double-sided milling with variable beam energy from 0.1 kV to 8.0 kV, specimen cooling capability, optical viewing with video capability, vacuum system, and ultra-high purity argon process gas. The award includes one year of warranty covering parts, labor, and travel; training for NIST personnel; and installation and demonstration. Payment is due 100% upon installation and acceptance following successful testing, with all FOB Destination shipping included in pricing. The procurement originated from an unrestricted commercial items solicitation posted August 8, 2026, with proposals due August 20, 2026.