Microscope Endstation Motion Assemblies

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) is procuring microscope endstation motion assemblies on behalf of the Department of Energy Office of Science for use at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) facility. The solicitation (RFQ-468172) seeks four precision motion assemblies including Vertical Mirror, Horizontal Mirror, Detector, and Microscope Motion Assemblies that will position critical devices relative to X-ray beams with extremely tight performance specifications. These assemblies must operate across temperature ranges of 24-35°C and pressure ranges from 750 Torr to 1E-5 Torr, featuring motion ranges of 20mm to 75mm, resolutions as fine as 1-10 micrometers, and load capacities of 15 kg. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest total price from a responsive and responsible offeror who meets all technical requirements, with offerors required to provide three references and demonstrate technical capability. Questions are due by October 17, 2025, and proposals must be submitted by November 4, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open for full and open competition under NAICS code 333310 (Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing). No incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. While the total contract value is not specified, the pricing structure is firm fixed-price with payment terms of Net 10 for small businesses and Net 30 for large businesses. The motion assemblies must include stepper motors, absolute encoders, limit switches, and thermocouple temperature sensors, with delivery required to Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York. All pricing must be valid for 180 days and include the country of origin for the manufactured equipment, with the work to be performed at the Upton, NY facility.