Attachment A - Specifications.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Purchase of Low Voltage Electron Microscope

(PRODUCT)

GENERAL INFORMATION.

1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

Vendor is to deliver a Low Voltage Electron Microscope for nano-scale morphology studies, that can handle a wide range of biologic and polymer material samples without the need for heavy metal staining, have image resolution as good as 2 nm, and have TEM and SEM imaging modes in one unit.

Features, Components, Accessories, Modules, Software and/or Services to be included:

1) Low Voltage Electron Microscope have an accelerating voltage of 5-10 kV

2) Microscope unit dimensions will be 20 inches wide by 20 inches deep by 40 inches tall;

and with a mass of no more than 66 pounds

3) Other supporting equipment will be of similar size and mass

4) No special facility requirements needed (such as cooling, special power or an anti-vibration isolation)

5) Image and Analysis Software (Measurements & Statistics)

6) Unit will operate at AC 120V

7) One year warranty

8) Training

2.0 BACKGROUND.

Morphology study is very important for biological and material science research, which have benefited tremendously by the use of electron microscopy (EM). Low Voltage Electron Microscope capable of providing transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have great value. These TEMs are benchtop instruments which can provide images of samples having details on the nanometer range. TEMs having low accelerating voltages have value in that they avoid sample staining using hazardous reagents.

CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.

3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS/TASKS. Technical Specifications/Salient Characteristics:

1) Low (5-10) kV Schottky type Field Emission Gun (FEG)

2) Ultra-high vacuum pumps provide 10-5 mbar for airlock system and 10-7 mbar for object space

3) Using permanent magnet lenses

4) Motorized stage (x, y, z) to control position of sample holder

5) 2nm resolution and 230,000 x maximum magnification for TEM mode; 4nm resolution and 100,000 x maximum magnification for SEM mode

6) CCD camera with 2,048 × 2,048 pixels Sensor size and 12-bits Digitalization

7) Required computer loaded with software and monitor

8) Supporting equipment and tools

9) Unit will operate at AC120 V, 50/60 Hz, 1 kVA

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED.

Equipment will be delivered to 1815 North University Street, Peoria, Illinois. Government will be present during delivery, supply a standard loading dock if needed to accept delivery of the unit and provide a location with suitable instrument requirements (electricity, air) to operate the instrument. If COVID restrictions are still enforced, additional requirements will be in place for entrance to the Lab and communicated with the equipment supplier. Attempts will be made to ensure that safety is met for all parties and the equipment delivered in a timely manner.

5.0 DELIVERABLES/SCHEDULE.

KEY DELIVERABLES:

Item No. Deliverable Objective Due

1 Low Voltage Electron Microscope

N/A No later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor

Delivery & Installation (if required)

N/A No later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor

3 One Year Warranty N/A No later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor

4 Customer Training N/A No later than 120 days after purchase order is provided to the vendor

6.0 TRAVEL.

Not applicable, this is a purchase.

7.0 CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL.

Not applicable, this is a purchase.

8.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

A copy of an official government photo ID (State-issued driver’s license or ID card, passport, green card, etc.) must be provided no later than one week before arrival of contract service technician(s) except in the case of emergency service, were only the name of the technician provided via email or telephone will be necessary. Security access to the NCAUR facility will be provided based on this identification requirement. If still applicable, freight drivers must comply with NCAUR COVID-19 pandemic guidelines to include the wearing of face masks and maintaining 6 foot social distancing.

9.0 DATA RIGHTS.

N/A

10.0 SECTION 508 – ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS.

This item is not considered to be a computer per ARS guidance.

11.0 SECTION 889 OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT CERTIFICATION

Offeror will represent that:

1) It will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that It does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.