Purchase of an Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) System

Louisiana Tech University’s Office of Purchasing is seeking sealed bids for a single, state‑of‑the‑art Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) system to support the Institute of Micromanufacturing. The vendor must provide a complete, new EBL instrument that meets detailed technical specifications (≥100 nm resolution, ≥3 mm × 3 mm write area, oil‑free vacuum, integrated SEM, 2″ × 2″ sample capacity, full software suite, on‑site installation, training, and all associated customs, duties, and insurance). Pricing must be firm for at least 30 days, include FOB destination, and cover shipping, installation, and end‑user training. The bid deadline is 9 Oct 2026 2:00 PM CT; the award will be based on the lowest compliant price. The contract may include up to two optional 12‑month extensions, not exceeding a total of 36 months. • One unit of an EBL system (full hardware, software, and accessories) • Delivery to 505 Tech Drive, Ruston, LA • Installation, start‑up, verification, and user training • All customs, duties, taxes, and insurance included • Vendor must provide certificates of insurance and comply with Louisiana state procurement rules.