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Suite of Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM)   3

ID: 1333ND23RNB680012 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: July 19, 2023, 1:52 p.m. EDT

UPDATED 7-19-23: See both attached Amendment 01 and Revised SOW.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a suite of two Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) for its cooperative research Precision Imaging Facility (PIF) located in Boulder, Colorado. The procurement is be conducted under full and open competition for the acquisition of commercial items and services as defined in FAR Subpart 2.101. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516, Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. Any resultant contract will be effective for a base period of performance of approximately 13 months from date of award for delivery and installation of the TEMs and with warranty/services to begin after tool acceptance for a period of 5 years. Additionally, Options items to exercise at the Government's discretion, if exercised, will be delivered with the TEMs.

The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed price contract in accordance with all terms, conditions and provisions in the solicitation. All respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at http://www.SAM.gov and complete online Representations and Certifications at http://www.SAM.gov. Any amendments to the solicitation will be posted at http://www.SAM.gov. Offerors must obtain all notices and amendments to the solicitation through this website.

This solicitation number is 1333ND23RNB680012 and issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). Please see attached RFP and Attachment A for complete details and instructions. In accordance with the solicitation instructions all inquiries are to be submitted in writing via email within ten (10) calendar days of this notice, and all proposals are to be submitted via email no later than the due date and time specified in this notice.

Posted: June 13, 2023, 12:19 p.m. EDT
Background
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a suite of two Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEMs) for its cooperative research Precision Imaging Facility (PIF) located in Boulder, Colorado. The procurement is be conducted under full and open competition for the acquisition of commercial items and services as defined in Subpart 2.101. Any resultant contract will be effective for a base period of performance of approximately 13 months from date of award for delivery and installation of the TEMs and with warranty/services to begin after tool acceptance for a period of 5 years.

Work Details
The suite of two instruments includes a High-Resolution Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM) and a High-Throughput Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM). The High-Resolution Analytical Scanning Transmission Electron Microscope (STEM) includes delivery, installation, training, and initial year warranty in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The Period of Performance is from 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2024. Additionally, there are several option items available such as Uninterruptable Power Supply, Extended Applications Training, Liquid Nitrogen Cooling Specimen Holder, MEMS-based Heating and Biasing Specimen Holder, High-angle Rotation Tomography Holder, Active Vibration Isolation System, and Warranty years 2 to 5.
The High-Throughput Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) also includes delivery, installation, training, and initial year warranty service IAW SOW with a Period of Performance from 09/01/2023 to 07/31/2024. It also has several option items available including Uninterruptable Power Supply, Active Vibration Isolation System, and Warranty years 2 to 5.

Period of Performance
Base period of performance is approximately 13 months from date of award for delivery and installation of the TEMs with warranty/services to begin after tool acceptance for a period of 5 years.

Place of Performance
Precision Imaging Facility within the Boulder Microfabrication Facility (PML), Boulder, Colorado

Overview

Agency
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) [DOC]
Response Deadline
July 24, 2023, 10:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
June 13, 2023, 12:19 p.m. EDT (updated: July 19, 2023, 1:52 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
PSC
6640 - Laboratory Equipment And Supplies
Place of Performance
Boulder, CO 80305 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Average
On 6/13/23 National Institute of Standards and Technology issued Solicitation 1333ND23RNB680012 for Suite of Transmission Electron Microscopes (TEM) due 7/24/23. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 334516 and PSC 6640.
Primary Contact
Name
Nina Lin   Profile
Email
nina.lin@nist.gov
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Donald Collie   Profile
Email
donald.collie@nist.gov
Phone
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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY > DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST
FPDS Organization Code
1341-000SB
Source Organization Code
100182905
Last Updated
Aug. 8, 2023
Last Updated By
nina.lin@nist.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 8, 2023