TEM Sample Holder/Scanning Electron Microscopy Stage w/HF capabilities

Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA), operating under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking quotes for a specialized TEM Sample Holder and Scanning Electron Microscopy Stage with high-frequency capabilities. The Request for Quote (RFQ 461513) solicits non-commercial scientific equipment with specific technical requirements, including a Liquid Nitrogen cooling TEM holder capable of temperatures from -100K to 800°C and a SEM stage with integrated RF cable capabilities. Potential vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit comprehensive documentation about their proposed products. The solicitation follows full and open competition guidelines, with quotes due by June 9, 2025, at 5 pm EST, and questions accepted until May 23, 2025, at 5 pm EST. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total price that meets all technical requirements, with BSA reserving the right to determine product equivalency.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and is classified under NAICS category 335999 for Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment Manufacturing. The contract will be a firm-fixed price with net 30 payment terms, and the total delivery timeline spans 360 days after contract award, with the TEM holder specifically required within 150 days. The place of performance is Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, NY 11973. While the exact award value is to be determined, the solicitation requires vendors to include all costs in their pricing, delivered FOB to the laboratory. Delivery is specified for specific times (8:00-11:45 am or 12:30-4:00 pm EST, Monday through Friday) with advance notification requirements, particularly for packages over 400 pounds. The procurement involves precise scientific equipment for research purposes, demanding high-level technical specifications and quality assurance compliance.