RFI/Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: N00173-25-RFI-GF33Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/0cd5e60e410e4257be972a463b97186b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), is seeking industry input for a potential procurement of a hemispherical electron analyzer, with the intent to award a sole-source contract to ScientaOmicron. The procurement aims to fulfill specific technical requirements for an electron analyzer that will be utilized in Angle-resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy (ARPES) systems, which are critical for advanced materials research. Interested vendors who believe they can meet the stringent specifications outlined in the attached documents are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement by August 20, 2025, detailing their technical capabilities and estimated project costs. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Graham W.J. Fisher at graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 202-923-1344.

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    Graham W.J. Fisher
    (202) 923-1344
    graham.w.fisher.civ@us.navy.mil
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    RFI_Sources Sought Instructions - Electron Analyzer.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has issued Request for Information (RFI) Number N00173-25-RFI-GF33, titled "Electron Analyzer," to gather market research and aid in procurement planning. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation; the NRL currently intends to award a sole-source order to ScientaOmicron for an electron analyzer. Interested parties who believe they can meet the NRL's requirements are invited to submit a Capability Statement by August 20, 2025. Responses should include contact information, technical capabilities, commerciality of the proposed item, a product description demonstrating how it meets or exceeds specifications, and a rough order of magnitude for the estimated project cost. The submission should not exceed 7 pages and must be emailed to Graham Fisher, the primary point of contact.
    Specifications for Code 6812 Hemispherical Electron Analyzer for ARPES.pdf
    This government file outlines the detailed specifications for a Code 6812 Hemispherical Electron Analyzer for an Angle-resolved Photoelectron Spectroscopy (ARPES) system, encompassing the analyzer, sample manipulator, and ultrahigh vacuum chamber. The document, likely a federal RFP or grant specification, details stringent technical requirements for each component. The hemispherical electron analyzer must have a minimum 135mm mean radius, operate between 0.5 eV and 1500 eV, and feature high throughput with specific transmission and angular lens modes. It requires electrostatic deflection, mu-metal housing bakeable to 150 °C with low magnetic fields, and a 40mm multichannel plate detector with high readout rates and resolution. The system's electronics must be stable, low-noise, and compatible with 110/120 VAC 60Hz. Crucially, the system must be computer-operated by a non-Chinese manufacturer PC (excluding Lenovo, Huawei, and Apple), running Windows-based software capable of XPS, UPS, and AES experiments, with data exportable in CasaXPS, Excel, ASCII, JPEG, and PDF formats. The sample manipulator requires 5-axis motorized control, accommodating a 90mm diameter sample holder with electrical isolation, and bakeable to 150 °C. The ultrahigh vacuum chamber must be constructed from mu-metal or shielded stainless steel, bakeable to ≥ 150 °C with a leak rate ≤ 5x10-10 mTorr, and include numerous ports for various connections and instruments. The system must integrate with existing vacuum equipment and sample transfer mechanisms. Finally, the software operation must allow for standalone capability due to NRL firewall restrictions on remote access.
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