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High-Performance Field Emission SEM Instrument

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The National Energy Technology Lab, an agency of the Department of Energy, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two High-Performance Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope instruments. This federal solicitation, identified by number 89243326QFE000554, falls under NAICS code 334516 and is managed by Contracting Officer David Lahey. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2026, with a response deadline set for August 28, 2026. The contracting office is located in Morgantown, West Virginia, and interested parties can find further details through the FedConnect portal.

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NETL seeks bids for two High-Performance Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope instruments.

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Department Of Energy → National Energy Technology LabView Agency

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Attachment A_Technical Specifications_Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope_Lo-Vac System.pdf

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Sol_89243326QFE000554.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → National Energy Technology Lab
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OfficeMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, USA
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Office AddressMorgantown, WV, 26505-2353, USA
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IRA - High-Performance Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) instrument (QTY: 2)

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