ezAFM EQUIPMENT

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A. Objective:

To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.

B. REQUIREMENTS:
NanoMagnetics Instruments ezAFM

1 Tapping Mode and Phase Imaging (Can be replaced by one of the standard modes selected by the customer)
120x120x40 μm or 40x40x4 μm scanner
Integrated resolution optical microscope with electronically adjustable focus and white light source
1920x1080 pixel full HD video camera, 8MP still images

Accessories:
5 tapping mode cantilevers
Passive vibration isolation table
User kit with various calibration samples, blank sample holders, tweezers etc.

ezSPM Controller Electronics:
Digital feedback with FPGA/DSP
24 bit ADC/DAC & FPGA controller
Simultaneous scan of 6 channels @ 4096x4096 pixels

ezAFM/STM Software:
• Control Software and Image Analyzer
• Free software upgrades for lifetime
• Unlimited user license

Rugged carry-on compliant, transportation case with either ezAFM or ezSTM

XY motorized sample positioner
38x38 mm movement range with 1μm resolution

0.5Hz Vertical Frequency Passive vibration table (Minus K50BM-4)
Vertical and horizontal natural frequency of ½ Hz or less can be achieved over the entire load range.

Installation and training (Max two (2) Trainees)

C. Responses:

All interested parties should notify this office by e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:

(I) To what extent each of the specifications can be met.

(II) Include your type of business (i.e. commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1000 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 334516. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].

(III) Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.

(12) Responses to this sources sought synopsis are due no later than 11:59 AM eastern standard time 8/12/2016. Submissions should be emailed to Adrian Barber adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil.

Questions concerning this sources sought synopsis may be directed to Adrian Barber at adrian.t.barber.civ@mail.mil or 301-394-1503. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.

(13) Place of Contract Performance: The Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi, MD 20783-1138.

(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: 6 weeks ARO