Phenom Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope

The University of Wyoming, located in Albany County, is soliciting bids for a Phenom Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by Procurement and Payment Services. The specific procurement involves one Phenom XL G3 SEM unit with comprehensive upgrades, including an EDS upgrade, ChemiSEM and Elemental Quant Mapping capabilities, Maps 3 software for image mapping, and complete installation and training services. All equipment must be new and include the manufacturer's product warranty, with delivery required to 16 & Gibbon in Laramie, Wyoming 82071 using D.A.P. Incoterms 2010. Bidders must submit questions in writing through the BidNet platform by October 27, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time, with final electronic bids due through www.bidnetdirect.com by November 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. MT. The award will be made on an all-or-nothing basis to a single bidder capable of delivering full support for all requested items and services, with bids remaining irrevocable for 30 days from submission.

Bidders must be authorized partners with the equipment manufacturer in good standing and submit a complete bid form, Exhibit 1 addressing export compliance, current lead time information, equipment specification sheets, and warranty details. Suppliers may qualify for a five percent Wyoming resident preference if holding current Wyoming residency certification from the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The procurement includes standard payment terms of Net 45, with the University's policy prohibiting prepayment for goods or services. Contractors are subject to compliance with federal equal employment opportunity requirements, export control regulations, and sustainability practices, with a preference for ENERGY STAR-rated products. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a sophisticated scientific instrument with comprehensive upgrades and installation services, suggesting a potentially significant financial investment for the University of Wyoming.