SEM with EDS for micromechanical testing

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking to procure a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) for micromechanical testing through the Department of Energy Office of Science. The solicitation requires vendors to submit a comprehensive proposal addressing specific technical requirements, including a Field Emission Gun electron column with 500C-30kV range, 1nm resolution, and a 4-axis motorized stage. Vendors must complete several mandatory documents, including the ANL-70 Request for Quotation, Representations and Certifications (ANL-70A), and review the laboratory's terms and conditions. The initial proposal deadline was March 26, 2025, but an addendum extended the due date to April 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST. Potential vendors are encouraged to contact Jenna Doria at jdoria@anl.gov for any questions, with the final deadline for inquiries set at March 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM CST.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside and will be performed in the United States, specifically in Building 205, G117 at Argonne National Laboratory. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies). The successful vendor must deliver and install the SEM system by August 2025, with compatibility requirements for existing micromechanical testing equipment, including a Bruker PI89 picoindenter. The laboratory shows a preference for a Bruker EDS system similar to the xFlash 610 or 6-30 model, with openness to refurbished older models. Vendors must also provide an annual service contract cost and ensure the system meets Argonne's rigorous safety and technical specifications, including NRTL listing or passing an electrical inspection at the facility.