Electron Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) FA7022-25-Q-SEDS
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025AFTAC seeks a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detector that can be installed on a FEI Quanta 450 SEM with a tungsten filament. The detector must provide elemental analysis from Boron to Curium, be at least 60 mm in size, and support line scans and mapping. Installation must be performed by a manufacturer-qualified technician, with initial training on operation during installation. The equipment must operate without WIFI or Internet access and include an initial one-year warranty.
Two sources-sought notices (identical in requirement) describe the same need for this EDS detector. A later record indicates a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation with attachments, suggesting a transition from market research to formal bidding, though the specific details are in the attachments not provided here.
AFTAC is looking to procure a Scanning Electron Microscope Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detector that can be installed on a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The EDS instrument must be compatible and installed on a FEI Quanta 450 SEM with a tungsten filament electron source. Detector capabilities must perform elemental analysis from Boron to Curium. Detector size must be at least 60 mm. The detector must be able to perform line scans and mapping. Installation must be performed by a manufacture qualified individual. Initial training on the operation of the detector must be supplied during installation. The equipment must not have WIFI. It must be operational with no Internet connection, and it must have an initial one-year warranty.
From Sources Sought posted on Jul 10, 2025AFTAC is looking to procure a Scanning Electron Microscope Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detector that can be installed on a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The EDS instrument must be compatible and installed on a FEI Quanta 450 SEM with a tungsten filament electron source. Detector capabilities must perform elemental analysis from Boron to Curium. Detector size must be at least 60 mm. The detector must be able to perform line scans and mapping. Installation must be performed by a manufacture qualified individual. Initial training on the operation of the detector must be supplied during installation. The equipment must not have WIFI. It must be operational with no Internet connection, and it must have an initial one-year warranty.
From Sources Sought posted on Jul 21, 2025SEE ATTACHMENTS
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Jul 31, 2025SEE ATTACHMENTS
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Aug 18, 2025Notice history
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Jul 31, 2025View changes (4)
- Title: SOURCES SOUGHT - ELECTRON DISPERSIVE X-RAY SPECTROSCOPY (EDS) → Electron Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Jul 23, 2025 → Aug 08, 2025
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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation LATEST Posted Aug 18, 2025View changes (1)
- Response Deadline: Aug 08, 2025 → Aug 21, 2025
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