Multisource Plasma Cleaner for TEM holders and samples

Argonne National Laboratory, under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking to procure a Multisource Plasma Cleaner for transmission electron microscope (TEM) holders and samples through solicitation 5-B175-Q-00631-00. The plasma cleaner must support multiple gas sources including argon, hydrogen, oxygen, and mixed gases, be compatible with Phillips/FEI/Thermofisher scientific TEM holder dimensions, and provide a user-friendly system suitable for novice operators such as graduate students. The system will be used to reduce hydrocarbon contamination during sample and holder preparation, with specific requirements for 100-200 VAC power compatibility and compliance with DOE electrical safety standards. Proposals must be submitted by July 23, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST, with all technical questions directed to jdoria@anl.gov no later than July 17, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. Vendors must submit proposals in USD using DAP Incoterms for international shipping or FOB Destination for domestic shipping, and must complete required documentation including ANL-70 Request for Quotation, ANL-70A Representations and Certifications, and review of ANL-71 Commercial Terms and Conditions.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and no incumbent contractors are identified in the solicitation documents. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed, vendors must confirm that their quoted prices represent the total invoice cost with all expenses incorporated. The contract requires delivery within 90 days after award, with the plasma cleaner to be installed in Building 242, Room E005 at Argonne National Laboratory. The place of performance is specified as the United States, and an addendum has been issued removing the turbo pumping station from the original requirements and clarifying that a dry pump is preferred over a rotary valve pump. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for Laboratory Equipment and Supplies.