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Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Scanning electron microscope computer upgrade
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Title:  

Combined Sources Sought/Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Scanning electron microscope computer upgrade

Agency:  

U.S. Department Of Commerce

State:  

United States of America

NAICS Code:  

334516

Industry:  

Manufacturing

Solicitation Type:  

Request for Information

Solicitation ID:  

NIST-SS26-CHIPS-115

Open Date:  

4/28/2026

Questions Due Date:  

4/30/2026

Close Date:  

5/12/2026

Last Updated:  

Description:
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking information from potential sources for a scanning electron microscope computer upgrade. The upgrade is required to regain functionality of NIST's Zeiss Supra SEM, which is used for calibration and measurement method development, assessment of nanofabrication processes, characterization of microscopy standards, and cathodoluminescence spectroscopy. The minimum requirements for the upgrade include a workstation that can successfully regain functionality/control of the Zeiss Supra SEM, and must be configured to include all necessary hardware and software. • The workstation must be factory vetted and tested prior to delivery to ensure that it is capable of successfully regaining functionality/control of the Zeiss Supra SEM. • The workstation must be compatible with the Zeiss Supra SEM, which requires legacy hardware due to its age. • The supplier must be able to provide a workstation control unit that has been configured with the necessary software and hardware to control a Zeiss Supra SEM.
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Contact Information:

Cielo Ibarra

cielo.ibarra@nist.gov

Budget Estimate (AI):

$50,000 – $200,000

The budget for this opportunity is difficult to estimate, as the document does not provide a clear budget or pricing information. However, based on the complexity of the scanning electron microscope computer upgrade and the specialized nature of the equipment, it is likely that the budget will be in the range of $50,000 to $200,000. This estimate is influenced by the fact that the upgrade requires a custom-configured workstation and specialized software, which can be costly. Additionally, the supplier must be able to provide a workstation control unit that has been configured with the necessary software and hardware to control a Zeiss Supra SEM, which may also impact the price.

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