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Electrochemical Liquid TEM Holder Supply

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The contract entails the supply of a specialized electrochemical liquid transmission electron microscopy (TEM) holder designed to facilitate operando imaging of material dynamics. This advanced TEM holder incorporates integrated heating and cooling functionalities, enabling precise temperature control during imaging processes. The equipment is intended to support detailed analysis of material behaviors under electrochemical conditions in real time. Issued by the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the subcontract falls under the NAICS code 334516, which pertains to analytical laboratory instrument manufacturing. The performance location is specified as Gaithersburg, with a ZIP code of 20899. The contract was posted on May 20, 2026, and although some logistical details such as solicitation number and point of contact are not provided, the primary goal is the procurement of this customized TEM holder to enhance research capabilities in material science.

General Info

Supply of specialized electrochemical TEM holder with integrated heating/cooling for operando material imaging.

Agency

Department Of Commerce Nist

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 1333ND26PNB030068JOFOC.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Sole Source Justification for Electrochemical Cells for TEM-X-ray Scattering

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PostedMay 20

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Nist

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Supply of a custom electrochemical liquid transmission electron microscopy (TEM) holder with integrated heating and cooling capabilities for operando imaging of material dynamics.

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