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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, operated by Stanford University for the U.S. Department of Energy, is seeking a fixed-price commercial procurement for a single-objective microscope system and associated components, including a motorized vertical translation stage, a high-resolution objective with integrated lead glass, a tilt and scintillation support assembly, a radiation-resistant protective window, and a europium-doped GGG scintillator substrate. The solicitation, identified as SLAC_366433_Microscope and referenced by quotation number D21349XR, requires delivery of the items to Menlo Park, California, with freight terms set at FOB Destination Prepaid and Add, and for foreign vendors, CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, Duty Unpaid. The procurement follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process, where technical acceptability is determined by mandatory criteria: a magnification of at least 5X, numerical aperture of 0.1 or higher, a maximum resolution limit of 2 micrometers, compatibility with X-ray radiation, and the availability of scintillator options achieving at least 80% absorption at 9.4 keV. Proposals must include completed Buy American Act Certification if any item exceeds $15,000, a current Representations & Certifications Rider, and explicit acceptance of SLAC’s Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services Terms and Conditions from August 2023. All respondents must register in SAM.gov, provide Harmonized Tariff Schedule codes and ECCNs where applicable, and clearly mark any proprietary or confidential information. Payment is NET-30 with no advance or prepayment permitted, and invoices must be submitted electronically to ap@slac.stanford.edu. The bid closing date is 7/7/2026, with submissions required via email to marissat@slac.stanford.edu. The items must be new, genuine, free of counterfeit parts, and packaged in environmentally sustainable materials with proper labeling including the purchase order number and an itemized packing list. Export controls, data rights under FAR 52.227-14, and compliance with U.S. labor and environmental regulations are binding conditions. Offers are expected to confirm whether volume discounts are available for academic, GSA, or government entities and to provide a link to a published price list for price justification.
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Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is operated by Stanford University for the Department of Energy. As a management and operating contractor, subcontracts awarded by the Laboratory are not Federal procurements, and are not directly subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulations in 48 CFR. Nonetheless, certain Federal laws, Executive Orders, and regulations may affect our DOE approved purchasing system, as required by statute, regulation, or contract terms and conditions.
Kindly also have the quotation revised to today’s date and address the quote to my attention.
The follow has been attached for you to complete and review:
- (BAA) Buy American Act Certification
- Representations & Certifications Rider
- Confirm Attached SLAC terms are accepted: FP Commercial Supplies-Services T&Cs (August 2023)
- Quote# D21349XR
Required item(s) listed below:
- WBHR10: WB Single objective microscope QTY: 1
with HR10X/0.40 objective
- RVTS65: Motorized rear vertical translation QTY: 1
stage for Wbe - (65 mm travel) - step motor
- OB7110: HR10X/0.40 WB objective with QTY: 1
integrated 5 mm lead glass - 3.2 mm FOV
- XT08S1: WB Tilt. Scint. support for 10X/0.40/ QTY: 1
8x8mm - 6x6mm CA - Spring / GC
- WW08S1: Dust thin radiation resistant QTY: 1
protective window for 8x8 scintillator support
- SGE815: GGG: Eu on 170 μm GGG QTY: 1
substrate - 8mm x 8mm - 15 μm thick
Quote is for product only; no on-site services permitted.
Source selection will be based on Lowest Price and Technically Acceptable Method (LPTA).
Technical evaluation criteria are as follows:
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- Magnification power of 5X or more
- Numerical Aperture of 0.1 or larger
- Strong resolving power (Maximum resolution limit 2um)
- Variety of scintillator options for use with different beamline energy levels (Must have minimum options for >80% absorption at 9.4 KeV)
- Compatibility with X-Ray radiation
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Please provide a price and lead time quotation by COB 7/7/2026.
Please be advised that the requirement was also posted on SAM.gov.
Send quote to marissat@SLAC.stanford.edu.
The bid closing date for this requirement is 7/7/2026.
Is there any room for additional discount such as for Academic, ICPT, GSA, or Government Institutions?
If possible, please provide a link to your webpage for published price list to substantiate for the prices quoted.
- Buy American Act Certification (BAA) applies to items that have a unit price that is over $15,000.
- Representations & Certifications Rider is required. Once completed the Reps and Certs is valid for one year until renewal. If you have already completed one within the year please disregard. Otherwise, please complete and return.
- Please include in your proposals the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS Code) & ECCN if applicable.
- All subcontractors are required to register in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).
- The resulting purchase order will be issued on a fixed price basis. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Terms and Conditions for Fixed Price Commercial Supplies and Services (Rev. August 2023) will be made a part of the resulting order.
- Payment Terms will be NET-30 (SLAC is unable to do advance payments and or Prepayments).
- Freight terms will be FOB Destination Prepaid and Add
- Foreign Vendors Shipments will be made CIP SLAC, Menlo Park, and Duty Unpaid.
You are requested to mark and identify proprietary/confidential information provided in response to the solicitation.
Contact me directly with any questions.
Kind regards,
Marissa Tanomrat
Procurement Commodities Team
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
2575 Sand Hill Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Email: marissat@slac.stanford.edu
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