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66 -- SCANNING AUGER MICROPROBE/AUGER ELECTRON SPECTROMETER (SAM/AES) SYSTEM SOL F04693-98-R-0005 POC Contact: Richard M. Higginson, Contract Administrator, (310) 363-0510, Ms. Lavern Wirrie, Contracting Officer, (310) 363-5088!! . Space and Missile Systems Center/Operational Contracting Division (SMC/PKOS) is seeking interested sources for competitively awarding a Scanning Auger Microprobe/Auger Electron Spectrometer (SAM/AES) system PHI Model 680 or equal. The minimum required characteristics of the system are as follows: -field emission electron gun coaxially mounted with the electron energy analyzer -spatial resolution less than 10 nm @ 20 kV (secondary electron imaging mode) -beam energy spanning the range 0.1kV to 25kV -AES signal-to-noise ration greater than 550 (10kV, 10nA beam on Cu LMM Auger peak @ 914 eV) -motorized, computer-driven 5-axis "compucentic" specimen stage -secondary electron imaging, depth composition analysis, backscattered electron imaging, and line and area acquisition and display of Auger information -differentially pumped ion gun with regulated leak valve, neutral particle diversion and low-energy charge neutralization capability -sample handling system for specimen introduction and changing without opening the entire instrument chamber to atmosphere -provision for fracture of specimens in ultra-high vacuum and at low (at or near liquid nitrogen) temperature (with vacuum storage of up to six specimens -second copy of the data handling and analysis software for off-line data reduction -all hardware control, data gathering, and data analysis by an IBM compatible PC (Pentium)-based system operating under Windows NT (or Windows 95) for compatibility with other computerized laboratory equipment -service for the above item for one year after warranty expiration to include unlimited telephone consultation and troubleshooting support, 72 hour on-site service response and at least two periodic maintenance visits per year Perspective contractors who wish to submit information addressing this requirement shall provide, in writing, documented evidence of their capabilities to meet all of the criteria listed above. Submit your responses within 15 days of this announcement. All interested sources may contact Richard M. Higginson at (310) 363-0510, Facsimile (310) 363-2463, or e-mail to RICHARD.HIGGINSON@LOSANGELES.AF.MIL All responsible sources may submit specifications and which may be considered (0311)

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