Cryo/Inert Transfer Plasma Focused Ion Beam

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a Pre-Solicitation notice to inform the public about its upcoming Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of a Cryo/Inert Transfer Plasma Focused Ion Beam (PFIB) system. This announcement, intended to allow potential vendors to prepare competitive bids, outlines the capability requirements and technical specifications that will be part of the January 2023 RFQ release. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Alliance for Sustainable Energy, located in Golden, Colorado. Interested parties are encouraged to begin preparations now in order to submit strong proposals once the solicitation is officially released. The place of performance is also in Colorado, with specific attention to maintaining the technical and operational standards NREL requires for this specialized instrument. All inquiries can be directed to the designated point of contact, Paul Wilke, via the provided email. This early notice serves as an important step in ensuring a transparent and competitive procurement process for critical scientific equipment at NREL.