Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope (FIB-SEM) Instrument
Combined Synopsis Solicitation from NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY • COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF. Place of performance: MD. Response deadline: Feb 23, 2026. Industry: NAICS 334516 • PSC 6640.
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This National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) instrument capable of performing a suite of customized measurements. See attached Solicitation# 1333ND26QNB030053, and associated Attachments 1 (SOW) and 2 (Applicable Provisions and Clauses) for full details.
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking proposals for a Focused Ion Beam (FIB) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) instrument. The requirement includes customized measurement capabilities, as specified in Solicitation# 1333ND26QNB030053. Proposals are due by February 23, 2026, and further details can be found through the provided resource links.
NIST is looking to procure an FIB-SEM instrument that can perform a variety of specialized measurements as outlined in the solicitation documentation.
- Review the Solicitation# 1333ND26QNB030053 and attachments.
- Evaluate compliance with the technical specifications and requirements.
- Develop a comprehensive proposal addressing the SOW.
- Prepare pricing and logistics plans for the instrument delivery.
- Submit the final proposal before the deadline.
- Completed proposal form aligned with the SOW.
- Technical specifications of proposed instrument.
- Pricing breakdown and justification.
- Past performance documentation.
- Compliance with applicable provisions and clauses.
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- Specific performance criteria and metrics for the FIB-SEM instrument are not detailed.
- Lack of information regarding team structure required for proposal development.
- Absence of a specified budget range for the procurement.
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