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Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Cardrock Division ( NSWCCD) intends to award a firm- fixed contract for the procurement of Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM from Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC on a Sole Source basis. This procurement includes associated start
Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM, SW SmartSEM Toolkit, SW SmartSEM Base, SEM Workstation Enhanced Kit, Keyboard and Mouse Kit Wireless US, Dry Vacuum Pump Kit, Control Console Assy US, Dual Joystick Controller, 34 Monitor Kit, Detector BSD 4ch, Detector VPSE FFront LH Port Sigma 360, Plasma Cleaner E50 W72mm Flange, SW Plasma Cleaner, Navigation Camera FCartesian Stage, SW OptiProbe, ExtIF Cable Fsvsem, Chiller Aircooled, SW Zen Core EM 3. 12, SW Zen Toolkit Sigma, FESEM 2- day onsite application training, Delivery Charges, Option Year 1 Annual Preventive Maintenance, Option Year 2 Annual Preventive Maintenance, Option Year 3 Annual Preventive Maintenance
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Procurement of Zeiss Sigma 360 VP FESEM on a sole source basis from Carl Zeiss Microscopy, LLC. Includes installation, training, and three option years of annual preventative maintenance. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM on August 4, 2026. Offers submitted with standard commercial terms and conditions may be rejected. Evaluation will be based on price and technical capability, with the award going to the lowest price technically acceptable quotation.
Delivery is requested by March 31, 2027.
Payment requests and receiving reports are processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. Specific document types and routing data are provided in the solicitation.
The award will be made to the responsible quoter who is the lowest price technically acceptable quotation, conforms to the solicitation, proposes a fair and reasonable price, and will be most advantageous to the government.
Quotes must include pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact, business size, and be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. Standard commercial terms and conditions are not accepted.
Offers submitted with the offeror's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and rejected as nonresponsive.
F107-- Asbestos, Lead Based Paint and other Hazardous Material Survey Testing Services - RFI due date has been extended to 6/22/2026 at 10: 00 am Pacific Time, due to SAM. gov issues.
Environmental Systems Protection, Toxic and Hazardous Substance Analysis, Hazardous Substance Analysis
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Request for Information (RFI) for environmental systems protection, toxic and hazardous substance analysis, and hazardous substance analysis. Services include surveys for asbestos, lead-based paint, mercury, PCBs, and radon. Sampling and laboratory analysis are required. Deliverables include a comprehensive survey report, AutoCAD drawings, and an asbestos management plan. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, 10:00 MST. Offerors must be registered in SAM. gov. Business size status and subcontracting plans are requested.
Responses must be received no later than June 17, 2026, by 10:00 MST.
Contractors' building inspectors shall use the federal AHERA protocol for bulk sample collection. Surveyors shall each be an AHERA-accredited building inspector. Management planners shall be an AHERA-accredited management planner and asbestos project managers shall be AHERA-accredited project designer. Building inspectors, management planners, project designers and LBP inspectors shall have at least 10 years of similar experience with projects of substantially similar size and scope. All laboratories used for analysis of bulk asbestos samples shall be NVLAP-accredited.
The contractor shall identify, quantify, and assess all ALBHM and suspect during the survey and categorize each material according to the AHERA physical and hazard assessment system and AHERA response categories. All samples shall be transported with a chain of custody to a National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation for Program testing.
IFB **** - Schottky Type Scanning Electron Microscope w/EDS Capabilities The New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University ( NYSCC) is soliciting bids for a Schottky type Scanning Electron Microscope ( FE- SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ( EDS) capabilities. The SEM will be used to characterize microstructures, fracture surfaces, powders, and elemental compositions of materials. The optional Electron Backscatter Diffraction will aid in grain size analysis, phase analysis and determinin
Schottky type scanning electron microscope with EDS capabilities Schottky type scanning electron microscope ( FE- SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ( EDS) capabilities. Optional Electron Backscatter Diffraction ( EBSD) for grain size analysis, phase analysis, and texture/grain orientation determination.
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New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University is soliciting bids for a Schottky type scanning electron microscope (FE-SEM) with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) capabilities. The SEM will be used for microstructure characterization, fracture surface analysis, powder analysis, and elemental composition of materials. An optional Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) is also included for grain size and phase analysis. Bids are due by Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 3:30 PM. All communications must be through designated contacts due to the restricted period. Questions must be submitted via the BidNet Direct platform by Monday, June 22, 2026.
The deadline for responses is Wednesday, July 8, 2026, by 3:30 PM. deadline for responses wednesday, july 8, 2026 by 3:30pm.
Failure to adhere to the NYS Finance Law can result in disqualification of your bid. failure to adhere to the nys finance law can result in disqualification of your bid.
**** Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ( EDS) detector This bid is for an Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ( EDS) detector, an accessory for a Scanning Electron Microscope ( SEM). We want it installed on an JEOL JSM- IT200LV SEM that we already have. EDS provides elemental identification, quantification, hyperspectral mapping and more for materials.
Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy ( EDS) Detector Energy dispersive spectroscopy EDS detector with necessary adapters, hardware, etc. to interface to SEM; Separate computer to operate EDS or software; Warranty; Installation; Training; Shipping charge
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University of Utah is seeking an Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS) Detector for a Jeol JSM-IT200LV SEM. Mandatory specifications include compatibility with the SEM, a minimum 30mm detector area, dry Peltier-cooled silicon drift detector, ultrathin film window, energy resolution of at least 129 eV, digital pulse processor, and integrated software for mapping and analysis. The bid requires installation, training, and a 1-year warranty. Bids must be submitted electronically through BidNet Direct by Tuesday, June 16th, 2026, 12 PM Mountain Time. Questions are due by Friday, June 12th, 2026, 12 PM Mountain Time.
The university requires delivery on or before August 31st, 2026. Please provide your guaranteed delivery date.
Payment terms are Net 30 days ARO. The university's preferred payment method is Single Use Account (SUA), processed like a credit card.
The department requires a 1-year warranty. Please confirm the total warranty coverage included with your quote: months.
The university reserves the right to award this bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor who meets the mandatory specifications.
Vendors must be registered with the University of Utah licensing program if their bid contains a university trademark or logo. Vendors are also certifying that neither they nor their principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment or ineligible for contracting by a governmental entity.
A prebid conference will not be held for this IFB.
Bids that do not contain required information, such as details of proposed alternate products, may be deemed nonresponsive. Incomplete bids may also be deemed nonresponsive.
HITACHI STEM MAINTENANCE - ****- 26- Q- **** SOLE SOURCE HITACHI STEM MAINTENANCE FSG J066 - NAICS **** ISSUE DATE 28 MAY 2026 CLOSING DATE 04 JUN 2026 2: 00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface War
Maintenance services for Hitachi STEM equipment. Lot 1: Hitachi STEM maintenance for asset **** **** ****: CFE STEM type B. Item ****: Movable phase contrast detector. Item ****: Cold trap. Item ****: Himouse, keyboard, mouse of **** ED. Item ****: Premium spares upgrade **** ****: SDD kit for SDD types EDS detector.
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This is a sole source solicitation for Hitachi STEM maintenance on asset **** 212202. The government intends to negotiate with Hitachi High Tech America, Inc. as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole source provider. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement to be considered for a competitive procurement. Offers are due by June 4, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time and should be emailed to ***@***. *. * must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
The delivery period for the maintenance services is from August 31, 2026, to August 30, 2027.
Payment will be made by the government according to the Prompt Payment Act and regulations at 5 CFR part **** must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.
The contractor warrants that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the contract.
Responsible sources may submit a capability statement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
The contract includes clauses for termination for convenience and termination for cause, which outline potential liabilities and remedies.
Failure to comply with contract terms and conditions, including cybersecurity requirements, could lead to default or termination.
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