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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – X-RAY DIFFRACTOMETER – LBL-AM202501-17

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) INSTRUCTIONS

Project Magnitude: $600,000.00 - $700,000.00 Schedule: Potential for an RFP and award estimated for Spring FY 2025 Intent: Seeking capable sources for potential procurement

Please review all the detail provided to ensure you have a complete understanding of this RFI and provide responses in the areas noted in this document. Please do not change the format, content or layout of this document other than to provide answers in the space provided.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) announcement only. This is not a solicitation of proposals and no subcontract will be awarded from this RFI. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this Request or any follow-up information requests related to this RFI. No telephone calls will be accepted requesting a bid package or solicitation because there is no bid package or solicitation available. In order to protect the procurement integrity of any future procurement, if any, that may arise from this Request, information regarding the technical point of contact will not be given and no appointments for presentations will be made.

Responding to this RFI does not provide any advantage or disadvantage to potential offerors if LBNL chooses to issue a solicitation for the delivery of goods or services regarding the subject matter.

Proprietary Information: Because information received in response to this RFI may be used to structure future programs and may be made available to the public, respondents must NOT include any information in their responses that might be considered business sensitive, proprietary, or otherwise confidential. Responses must be submitted with the understanding that their contents may be publicly disclosed and, in the event of a public disclosure, LBNL will NOT notify respondents or provide any opportunity to revise or redact submitted information

If your company believes it can provide Lawrence Berkeley National Lab (“Berkeley Lab” or “LBNL”) the goods or services described below, we encourage your company to:

· Complete this form electronically as comprehensively as possible ensuring that all details are typed out clearly, and return by 1:00 pm Pacific Time on 02/7/2025

Submit this form and any attachments via email to the following address:

AMathias@lbl.gov

The main point of contact for this RFI is:

Anita Mathias Sr. Subcontractor Administrator Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory AMathias@lbl.gov

(510) 486-4957

OVERVIEW & BACKGROUND

X-RAY Diffractometer is needed for the department.

SCOPE OF WORK

X-RAY diffractometer. The system must meet the following minimum technical requirements and capabilities.

1) High brightness Cu x-ray source and solid-state 2D area detector. 5kW or brighter, sealed or rotating anode.

2) Automated or user interchangeable optics to enable the following X-ray measurement types:

• Reflected beam optics: Bragg-Brentano, Parallel beam, Convergent spot-focused beam <500um.

• Transmission beam optics: focusing optics for high resolution measurements.

3) Integrated sample mounting and software integration to enable the following:

• High-throughput sample stage for min. 96 well-plate. Software/hardware automation for alignment/measurement.

• Horizontal sample mount for both high-throughput stage and single sample that has the ability to measure in both reflection and transmission mode.

• Heating stage with integrated temperature control and measurement from room temperature to 1000C or greater. Must be compatible with vacuum, ambient, inert and reactive gasses, to include hydrogen gas.

• Detection and guidance features to ensure proper optical path accessories are installed for the type of measurement being performed.

• Must have automated beam alignment.

4) Software requirements:

• Software must have a user-friendly interface, and the ability to save measurement presets and set user/administrator settings as this tool will be available as a non-specialist, multi-user capability.

• Software must enable external scripting (such as Python) for automating hardware sample positioning and measurement controls.

• Must include a comprehensive suite of data analysis capabilities, including: Rietveld refinement, texture analysis, whole pattern fitting, peak-fitting, thin-film reflectivity pattern analysis, and data visualization.

Company Information Form Section 1 – Company Information

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

Yes No

Small Business 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business Women-Owned Small Business HUB Zone Veteran-Owned Business Service Disabled Veteran-Owned

< 2 years 2-5 years 5-10 years >10 years

Section 4 – Business Activities

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

Yes No If yes, describe these methods and tools.

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Section 5 – Technical Ability

In 300 words or less (For Each Question in this Section)

List any attachments to the RFI including drawings, budgetary quotes, specifications documents, etc. (please do not attach sales literature or white papers unless requested by LBNL):

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