Assignment text
The procurement consists of the purchase, delivery and installation of a fully functioning variable-temperature Scanning Probe Microscope (SPM) with at least one (1) year warranty. This includes:
— scanning probe head (with capabilities of performing both scanning tunneling microscopy, STM and non-contact atomic force microscopy, AFM),
— scanning stage,
— mechanical support and integration,
— ul-Trahigh Vacuum (UHV) chamber for sample preparation,
— STM/AFM control unit,
— cables,
— control computer,
— all necessary control software,
— documentation and all other items necessary for operation of the SPM.
UHV equipment such as:
— pumps,
— pressure gauges,
— bake-out equipment, etc. must be included, and the system must be fully functioning.