Hitachi_BOM.xlsx

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a Hitachi HT7800 Transmission Electron Microscope. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Virology Laboratory, Structural Biology Core is seeking a transmission electron microscope to support its vaccine and antiviral research. The RFQ outlines detailed technical specifications for the required instrument, including a digital TEM, high-speed CMOS camera, 120 kV acceleration voltage, and advanced imaging capabilities. Quotes must be submitted by 12:00 PM EST on September 23, 2024, and the government anticipates making a single firm-fixed-price award. Vendors proposing "equal" products must provide documentation demonstrating compliance with the salient characteristics. The acquisition will be processed under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a NAICS code of 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing. Delivery is required within 30 days after award, estimated around October 29, 2024, with installation and training to be completed by March 25, 2024.