The CNST Nano Lab has a requirement to upgrade the current Quantum GIF system. The upgrade will be for simultaneous collection of zero-loss and low-loss or zero-loss and core-loss EELS data and spectrum imaging at high-speed. The complete upgrade will include an upgrade to DualEELS, upgrade of current scanning transmission electron microscopy) STEM detector to STEMPack which includes DigiScan with Gatan Frequency adaptor (GFA) and two analogue inputs, STEMPack high-speed spectrum imaging (SI) upgrade and field installation and training. Upgrade shall also include all hardware and software required for data collection and analysis.

The system design, assembly and service shall be completed by factory authorized Gatan, Inc. technicians.

Gatan, Inc. does not license others to utilize their propriety designs. As a result, Gatan, Inc. is uniquely qualified to provide the required system upgrades.

The NAICS Code is 334516 with a size standard of 500 employees. NIST anticipates negotiating and awarding a firm-fixed-price purchase order for this requirement.

No solicitation package will be issued. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotations; however, the Government will consider responses received by established date and time.

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