SOURCES SOUGHT
66 -- Raman Imaging System
- Notice Date
- 6/1/2021 8:20:22 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334516
— Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NIST GAITHERSBURG MD 20899 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20899
- Solicitation Number
- AMD-SS21-16
- Response Due
- 6/8/2021 8:59:00 PM
- Archive Date
- 06/23/2021
- Point of Contact
- Tracy M Retterer, Forest Crumpler
- E-Mail Address
-
tracy.bisson@nist.gov, forest.crumpler@nist.gov
(tracy.bisson@nist.gov, forest.crumpler@nist.gov)
- Description
- This is a Sources Sought Notice ONLY. Requests for copies of a solicitation will not receive a response.� This Notice is for planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal or Request for Quotation or an obligation on the part of the NIST for conducting a follow-on acquisition.� NIST does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Notice, or otherwise pay for the information requested.� No entitlement or payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by NIST will arise as a result of submission of responses to this Notice and NIST�s use of such information.� NIST recognizes that proprietary components, interfaces and equipment, and clearly mark restricted or proprietary components, interfaces and equipment, and clearly mark restricted or proprietary data and present it as an addendum to the non-restricted/non-proprietary information.� In the absence of such identification, NIST will assume to have unlimited rights to all technical data provided in the response. � NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS EXIST AT THIS TIME. � NIST is seeking information from sources that are capable of providing one (1) raman imaging system; one (1) excitation laser; one (1) polarization optic and automation, and one (1) ultralow frequency filter set Summary of Requirements: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has a requirement for a Raman imaging spectrograph to establish spectroscopic measurement capabilities in light/matter interactions including Raman and photoluminescence.� This instrument will support the Nanoscale Spectroscopy Group in the Nanoscale Device Characterization Division (NDCD) of the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML), which develops and advances optical, electrical, and magnetic spectroscopic measurement methods and theory for nanoscale characterization of materials and applies this knowledge to nanoscale devices. These new characterization capabilities are an essential component of the NDCD�s ongoing efforts in nanoscale spectroscopy to support the development of future quantum technologies through optical probes of emergent phenomena in low dimensional materials. The NDCD develops and advances the measurement and knowledge infrastructure to characterize nano- and atom-scale engineered materials and solid-state devices for innovation in information processing, sensing, and future quantum technologies. Our technical activities span atom scale devices, nanoscale spectroscopy, nanoscale imaging, nanoscale processes and measurements, and alternative computing. To meet mission requirements, the NDCD needs to procure a complete Raman imaging system. This acquisition will allow the division to improve its optical measurement capabilities. Photoluminescence and Raman spectroscopies provide detailed information about low-dimensional materials and specifically emergent quantum phenomenon.� Specifically, lasers are needed to excite the samples, a CCD collects the emitted or scattered light after the laser/matter interactions. Optics are critical to guide the beam, set and probe the polarization of the laser beam and the emitted/scattered beam. Furthermore, optics are necessary to block the laser excitation from getting back to the CCD.� The ability to collect imaging data by both scanning the stage/sample and/or scanning the beam is required.� Computer control and full integration of all CLINs below is necessary for ease of use and data processing.� Included within the system must be all components for full operation including but not limited to: a CCD detector for detection and lasers for excitations, all optics to control laser and scattering beams in regards to placement, polarization and power, and a computer and software for automation.�� Finally, the ability to expand the system in the future is also of high value. The system shall meet or exceed the minimum requirements 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 Contractor is not acceptable.�� All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer�s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable. Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001: Fully automated, high-resolution confocal microscope with CCD detector and scanning stage and mirrors for imaging The system must contain these components and be fully automated and integrated Confocal Raman microscope mechanical pinhole Open scope form for allowing large cryostats as samples XYZ Mapping stage for imaging (sample moves) Scanning (galvo) mirrors for imaging (laser moves) An achromatic aberration free spectrograph 1 inch, cryogen-free CCD, 1024x256 pixels 2 holographic gratings 1200 groves/mm, blazed at 750 nm 1800 groves/mm, blazed at 500 nm 1 ruled grating 600 groves/mm, blazed at 500 nm 6 objectives; 5x 10x 50x 100X Long working distance 50x NA 0.50 Long working distance 100X NA 0.80 Neon lamp incorporation for calibration Computer package with software to fully control all components in all tasks including laser power and polarization Opportunities for upgrades built in Mechanical adaption for two additional detector ports Mechanical adaption and Port for AFM addition Laser platform for adding lasers to system CLIN 0002: Excitation Lasers and optics 473 nm laser 25 mW minimum and accompanying, automated Raman filters 532 nm laser 100 mW minimum and accompanying, automated Raman filters 633 nm laser and 15 mW minimum and accompanying, automated Raman filters Automated Raman filters for 785 nm laser CLIN 0003: Polarization optics and automation Half wave plate and visible analyzer 400nm-700nm Half wave plate and NIR analyzer 700-1100 nm Visible analyzer for ultralow frequency operation 350 nm-650 nm VIS/NIR analyzer for ultralow frequency operation 500 nm � 1000 nm Wide band fixed scrambler 230 nm �2500 nm Motorized control and software for all polarization optics CLIN 0004: Ultralow frequency filter sets Bandpass notch filter set operating at 532 nm permitting data to be collected down to 10 cm-1 shift Bandpass notch filter set operating at 633 nm permitting data to be collected down to 10 cm-1 shift NIST is seeking responses from all responsible business sources to include small businesses. Small businesses are defined under the size standard of 750 employees associated with the applicable NAICS code, 334513� Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables. Please include company�s size classification and socio-economic status in any response to this notice. Interested parties shall describe the capabilities of their organization as it relates to the requirements described herein.� Businesses able to provide the requested equipment are directed to email a detailed response describing their capabilities to tracy.bisson@nist.gov no later than the response date for this source sought notice. The report shall include any information relevant to the organization�s capabilities to meet the requirements detailed in Summary of Requirements. Also, the following information is requested to be provided as part of the response to this sources sought notice: 1. Name of company/companies that are authorized provide product, their addresses, and a point of contact for the company (name, phone number, fax number and email address). 3. Number of days, after receipt of order that is typical for delivery of product. 4. Indication of whether the product is currently on one or more GSA Federal Supply Schedule contracts or any other government-wide contracts. If so, please provide the applicable contract number(s). 5. Indication of whether the product proposed is a commercial item currently offered in the market place.� 6. Interested vendors shall address their capability of providing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts. 7. Any other relevant information that is not listed above which the Government should consider in developing its minimum performance requirements. Responses are limited to a total of twelve (12) pages in MS Word or PDF format. NIST invites all interested vendors to submit any questions or comments regarding the Draft Summary of Requirements via email to tracy.bisson@nist.gov within 3 calendar days of the posting of this notice. NIST intends to then post an amendment providing responses to any questions received. Official responses to the Sources Sought Notice shall be submitted by June 8, 2021 at 11:59 pm EST.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
- Zip Code: 20899
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 20899
- Record
- SN06018335-F 20210603/210601230119 (samdaily.us)
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