ULTRA-HIGH VACUUM QUANTUM ELECTRON MICROSCOPE

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is seeking a qualified vendor to supply, deliver, install, and provide on‑site training for a single ultra‑high‑vacuum electron microscope system that can be integrated with ultra‑cold‑atom experiments. The microscope must meet stringent vacuum, optical‑access, and field‑mitigation specifications, include Python‑based control software, and be tested with a room‑temperature Rb‑87 atomic flux before acceptance. The contract also calls for optional line items covering delivery/installation, tariff handling, and on‑site technician training, as well as detailed warranty and post‑warranty service proposals. Bidders must use the ShopUW+ electronic sourcing module, have a JAGGAER supplier profile, and submit all required forms, certifications, and technical proposals by the stated deadline. • Provide a UHV electron microscope (≤ 10⁻⁹ mbar) compatible with ultra‑cold‑atom research, including required optical viewports and re‑entrant optics. • Perform a pre‑installation test with Rb‑87 atoms and demonstrate mitigation of residual electric (> 0.3 V/cm) and magnetic (> 100 mG) fields. • Submit a complete technical proposal covering warranty, service‑after‑warranty, delivery schedule (days ARO), on‑site training, and compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA for any digital deliverables.