Heated probing station with optical access and a controlled environment

The National Institute of Standards and Technology seeks procurement of one heated probing station with optical access and a controlled environment, with proposals due September 8, 2026. This is an open competition with no set-aside.

Place of performance is Gaithersburg, Maryland (100 Bureau Drive, Building 216, Gaithersburg, MD 20899-6831). The NAICS code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing; PSC is 6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.

The system must be new, not used or remanufactured, with original manufacturer packaging and documentation. Technical specifications include minimum four electrical probes with 10 femtoampere or lower noise; XYZ micromanipulators with positional accuracy exceeding 20 microns and probe tips under 40 microns that operate without breaking vacuum; an electrically isolated sample mounting plate with BNC or triaxial connectors; vacuum capability to 0.01 Torr or better; heating capability for 10 mm x 10 mm samples up to 400 Celsius with temperature stability under 0.1 Celsius and adjustable heating rates between 0.05 and 20 Celsius per minute; optical accessibility for wavelengths from 900 nanometers to 300 nanometers in reflection mode; system footprint not exceeding 600 mm x 300 mm with chamber height under 130 mm in the optical axis direction; maximum weight of 10 kilograms; and Python-compatible software control. The system must mount to a standard one-inch grid optics table and accommodate horizontal sample orientation.

Delivery is required within 24 weeks after receipt of order under FOB Destination terms. The contractor must provide one training session for up to five users within two months of installation and furnish minimum one-year warranty. Payment of 100 percent is due upon acceptance and successful completion of performance testing. Government inspection and acceptance shall occur within 15 business days of installation. Optional items include additional wavelength extension windows, pump and connections, and system installation services.