457675 - X-ray Microscope Instrument (XRM) Synopsis
ID: 457675Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

ENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFENERGY, DEPARTMENT OFBROOKHAVEN NATL LAB -DOE CONTRACTORUpton, NY, 11973, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/870f87aceb69465ea80f54c56ac95c15/view
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    The Department of Energy, through Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), is seeking proposals for the procurement of an X-ray Microscope Instrument (XRM) as part of a presolicitation notice. This requirement aims to enhance BNL's multidisciplinary research capabilities and will be subject to full and open competition, with the intention to award one contract. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering the instrument and providing a site acceptance and commissioning report within 80 weeks post-award. Interested parties should prepare for the forthcoming solicitation RFP-457675, expected to be issued in January 2025, and can contact Lisa Gonzales at lgonzales@bnl.gov or 631-344-5965 for further information.

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    Lisa Gonzales
    (631) 344-5965
    lgonzales@bnl.gov
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