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NIST-SS24-CHIPS-0024 6640 / 334516 Primary POC: Elizabeth Timberlake (elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov) Secondary POC: Tracy Retterer (tracy.retterer@nist.gov) Title:? Ultraviolet spectroscopic microscop... NIST-SS24-CHIPS-0024 6640 / 334516 Primary POC: Elizabeth Timberlake (elizabeth.timberlake@nist.gov) Secondary POC: Tracy Retterer (tracy.retterer@nist.gov) Title:? Ultraviolet spectroscopic microscope for photoluminescence imaging BACKGROUND NIST is seeking information from sources that may be capable of providing a commercial item solution, for an Ultraviolet spectroscopic microscope for photoluminescence imaging that meets or exceeds the following draft minimum specifications. The system sought here is a PL imaging system that provides both spectral and spatial information across the semiconductor sample. Furthermore, since the primary focus of this work is on wide bandgap semiconductors, light excitation, and detection both in the ultraviolet (UV) regime is required. Therefore, the requested system is a UV spectroscopic microscope that offers a high spatial resolution and has a scanning stage to map the PL response over a given area and construct an image of the PL response from the investigated material. The requested system is a tabletop equipment and does not require any facilities-related work in the laboratory. All items must be new. Used or remanufactured equipment will not be considered for award. Experimental, prototype, or custom items will not be considered. The use of “gray market” components are not authorized for sale in the U.S. by the Contractor is not acceptable. All line items shall be shipped in the original manufacturer’s packaging and include all original documentation and software, when applicable. Technical Specifications: Description: The Contractor shall provide a quantity of one (1) UV spectroscopic microscope for photoluminescence imaging meeting the following minimum specifications: A microscope system that is optically configured for photoluminescence scanning measurements using two UV laser excitation sources as outlined in (2) and (3) and a spectrometer as described in (4). The above microscope shall come with one laser source with emission wavelength longer than 340 nm but shorter than 355 nm AND with at least 15 mW of power and necessary optics for photoluminescence measurements. A 349-nm laser source is desired for this requirement. The above microscope shall come with one 266 nm laser source with at least 5 mW of power and necessary optics for photoluminescence measurements. The above microscope shall be equipped with one spectrometer configured for spectral measurements in the range 200-750 nm or wider, with a spectral resolution of 2 nm or lower. The microscope shall be supplied with one (1) high magnification objective such as a 50x objective and one (1) low magnification objective such as a 15x objective. The system shall be supplied with a XY sample scanning stage with at least a 10 mm travel range and repeatability of 50 nm or lower. The system shall come with an objective Z scanner with an autofocus to ensure that the laser spot shall remain in focus during the sample xy scan. Major functions of the system such as xy sample scanning and spectrum acquisition shall be computer-controlled and automated and a computer shall be provided with the system. An analysis software shall be included with the system, capable of processing and plotting image files, performing peak-fitting, plotting spectral data from various sample locations and other data manipulation capabilities. The electrical power requirements shall allow for use of the system with electrical outlets that provide 120 V/60 Hz. 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