Request for Quote: Low Vacuum Scanning Electron Microscope and X-ray Microanalysis System

The Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory is seeking to procure a low vacuum scanning electron microscope and x-ray microanalysis system through a request for quote. Quotes are due by September 16, 2020 at 1600 ET and must include pricing for all specified items. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror meeting the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached specifications documentation. Technical acceptability will be determined solely by the information submitted as compared to the specified microscope and system capabilities. Vendors must acknowledge any amendments issued by the due date.

This procurement has no set-aside designations. The NAICS code is 334516 and PSC code is J070. The place of performance is the Morgantown Campus of the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, West Virginia. The solicitation documentation does not provide an estimated value or quantity for the procurement, but does include extensive technical requirements for the low vacuum scanning electron microscope and integrated x-ray microanalysis system being sought.