473958 Request for Information (RFI) 200kV Workhorse Transmission Electron Microscope
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 473958
- Agency
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Office of Science
Department of Energy
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6640 Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
- Place of performance
- Upton, New York 11973, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Energy Office of Science, through Brookhaven Science Associates LLC (operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory), is requesting information on a 200 kV cold-field-emission-gun high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM)/scanning transmission electron microscope (STEM) system for the Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Key technical requirements include guaranteed TEM resolution of 0.23 nanometers or better, STEM resolution of 0.136 nanometers or better, a cold field emission electron source with high brightness, multiple detector types (HAADF, BF, backscattered electron), a 4K×4K CMOS camera, automated sample loading capabilities, and a 5-axis sample goniometer. Interested vendors must submit a statement of capabilities and answer ten specific technical questions addressing facility requirements, training, electrical safety certification, manufacturing location, warranty and service contract terms, installation references, commercial product status, and SAM.gov registration. This is a Request for Information (RFI) for planning and survey purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government or an actual solicitation for proposals. Electronic submissions must be received by 3:00 PM Eastern Time on January 6, 2026, and should be directed to lgonzales@bnl.gov with "BSA RFI-473958" in the subject line.
This RFI carries no set-aside designation and is open to all companies meeting the specified requirements. No incumbent contractor is identified in this notice, and no award value or budget range has been disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. Optional configurations are available, including a high-energy resolution electron energy loss spectrometer, nanometer pattern generation system, high tilt holder for tomography, and 4D-STEM capabilities for nanoscale strain and field mapping. While the RFI document indicates the microscope specifications are detailed, no specific timeline for the full solicitation or contract performance period is provided in the notice. Vendors should note that the information submitted in response to this RFI will be used solely by the Department of Energy to assess available resources and capabilities in the marketplace, and respondents will not receive compensation for providing this information.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI) 473958
This is a REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE open to all companies that meet all the requirements/specifications of the attached RFI document for this requirement. This RFI is solely for information and planning purposes for the effort described herein and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government, nor will the U.S. Government pay for information solicited. The information from this notice will help the Department of Energy (DOE) survey available resources.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME.
Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (herein known as “BSA”), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) under a Prime Contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) herewith requests your capabilities, as outlined in the attached RFI document for the subject requirement. The information being solicited includes, but is not limited to, the following:
a) Indication of your interest in bidding on the services outlined in the attached RFI document.
b) A brief Statement of Capabilities detailing how your company meets the requirements outlined in the attached RFI document.
c) Answers to the questions stated in the attached RFI document.
Submittals must be received by BSA no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time, on January 6, 2026. Any information received after this time and date may not be considered.
Electronic submissions will be accepted by the following method:
• Submissions must include the information noted above. Emails shall be sent to lgonzales@bnl.gov with “BSA RFI-473958” in the subject line.
We trust that the information contained herein is sufficient to permit your company to prepare a submittal outlining your capabilities, however, should you have any questions, please direct questions to the email address listed above. All questions must be submitted via email.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 1. RFI_-_TEM_2025-12-15.pdf |
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