Device Milling Focused Ion Beam (FIB)

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a Pre-Solicitation notice concerning its upcoming Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of a Device Milling Focused Ion Beam (FIB) system. Scheduled for release in January 2023, this notice outlines NREL’s capability requirements and technical specifications to assist interested parties in preparing competitive proposals. The intent is to provide advance information enabling vendors to plan accordingly and submit well-informed quotes when the formal solicitation is published. This procurement falls under the NAICS code 334516 and is managed by the Alliance Sustainable Energy office located in Golden, Colorado. The place of performance is also in Colorado, with contact for inquiries directed to Paul Wilke via email. The Pre-Solicitation serves as an early communication tool to ensure that potential contractors are aware of the expected RFQ details and can organize their resources to meet NREL's technical needs for advanced device milling capabilities using the FIB technology.