- Country: USA
- Summary: Cameca/ Ametek Ion Microscope Spectrometer upgrade
- UST Ref No: 114185655
- Deadline: 18 Feb 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: NB643050-25-00494
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Notice of Intent
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Cameca Instruments Inc. located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin to purchase a upgrading Instrument Control Computer and Software for NIST owned Cameca/ Ametek Ion Microscope Spectrometer 1280.
The Materials Measurement Science Division (MMSD) performs sample and reference material characterization and metrology using secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS). One fundamental area of research is metrology relating to the elemental and isotopic characterization of micrometer-sized particulates. Inter- and intra-particle homogeneity for elements and isotopes is often of high importance for particulate reference materials, and these characteristics must be rigorously evaluated. However, due to the small size and atom-limited nature of potential micrometer-sized particle reference materials, ultra-high analytical sensitivity and rigorous data acquisition protocols are required.
NIST-s IMS 1270E7 was originally purchased in 2001 and was upgraded with new electronics in 2009 to have comparable performance to Cameca-s then-contemporary model IMS 1280 LG-SIMS. The instrument control and PC upgrade as part of this procurement will bring the software and data acquisition capabilities of the older Cameca IMS 1270E7/1280 LG-SIMS in line with the newer IMS models. This upgrade will extend the capabilities of the IMS 1270E7/1280 and prolong its useful lifetime.
Sole Source justification is based on the following:
This fully integrated computer system operates the high vacuum system, control electronics, and data acquisition for the entire tool. This upgrade contains proprietary control and acquisition algorithms that are protected by patents and are only available from the original equipment manufacturer, Cameca Instruments Inc. Cameca has stated in writing that they have no authorized resel... - Documents:
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINCameca/ Ametek Ion Microscope Spectrometer upgrade - USA Tender
The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Cameca/ Ametek Ion Microscope Spectrometer upgrade. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 114185655 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-02-18.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
