Maskless Optical Writer *No Substitutes*

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC (BSA), operator of Brookhaven National Laboratory under U.S. Department of Energy Prime Contract DE-SC0012704, is soliciting firm fixed price quotes for a Tabletop Maskless Optical Writer system with no substitutes allowed, under solicitation number AH477809, issued on June 2, 2026, with responses due by June 17, 2026. The system is intended for use by the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at BNL and must be capable of patterning photoresist thin films with sub-micrometer resolution without the use of a physical photomask. The vendor is responsible for full systems integration including engineering, manufacturing, assembly, installation, commissioning, and training. All submissions must be sent via email with the subject line “BSA RFQ AH477809” and include a signed Quotation Pricing Sheet, references for at least ten comparable systems delivered, documentation of ISO 9001 certification or equivalent quality system, proof of pattern alignment accuracy down to 500 nm, and evidence of feature edge roughness below 100 nm. Proposals that take exceptions to BSA’s terms and conditions or fail to meet technical requirements will be deemed non-responsive. The award basis is lowest total price among responsive and responsible offerors who satisfy all technical mandates. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334413 with no set-aside and requires SAM registration and a valid Unique Entity ID. Delivery is FOB Destination, Freight Prepaid, to Building 98 at BNL, Upton, NY, with payment terms Net 30 days upon submission of a proper invoice to [email hidden]. The purchase is tax-exempt under NYS216880, and payments may be issued via check or electronic funds transfer at BSA’s discretion. The contractor must comply with ASTM D3951 packaging standards, including protection of seal faces and knife edges, use of dry nitrogen gas for vacuum components, prohibition of peanut-type packaging and vermiculite (unless certified asbestos-free), and installation of Shockwatch and Tipwatch sensors on all crates. The equipment must be delivered with a Certificate of Conformance for all components, a Factory Acceptance Test report approved by BSA, and a Site Acceptance Test and Commissioning Report. A one-year warranty on parts and labor begins at BSA’s