Optical Microscope Tender

• Country: USA
• Summary: Optical Microscope
• UST Ref No: 138130713
• Deadline: 01 Apr 2026
• Financier: Self Financed
• Purchaser Ownership: Government
• Tender Value: Refer Document
• Notice Type: Tender
• Document Ref. No.: NIST-SS26-91
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• Description:
• NIST-SS26-91
  PLEASE NOTE THIS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY
  Title: Optical Microscope
  BACKGROUND
  The Alternative Computing Group in PML division 683 conducts research addressing the rapidly expanding measurement needs of new hardware for artificial intelligence, exploring emerging computing hardware, architectures and algorithms, and developing chip-based test vehicles for massively parallel measurements. A significant portion of this work involves procurement of CMOS wafers up to 8” (200 mm) in diameter from foundries, and integrating custom nanoscale devices on top of them, either in the NIST NanoFab or through research partnerships and CRADAs with universities and companies. A crucial step in this research is the microscopic inspection of whole wafers to characterize them, in particular highlighting any defects that may be present. For this purpose, we require an optical microscope capable of observing 200 mm wafers at a range of magnifications extending to at least 100X. To allow stitching together of an array of images to cover large portions of the wafer, an encoded motorized stage and software are required.
  SPECIFICATIONS
  The microscope shall meet or exceed the salient characteristics identified below. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the proposer is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer-s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable.
  The microscope shall consist of a complete, integrated system including the main body, head, motorized nosepiece, all optics, illumination, motorized stage, digital camera, control electronics and software. The following are the minimum specifications.
  Weight: due to laboratory constraints, preference will be given to systems whose weight ...
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