The County of Sacramento issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) system, including installation, training, and maintenance. The RFP was evaluated based on detailed requirements, references, and cost. The contract was awarded to TESCAN USA Inc. The scope of work includes the delivery of an SEM system with an Oxford Aztec EDS system.
• The contract is for the purchase of a single SEM system.
• The system must include an Oxford Aztec EDS system.
• The vendor must provide installation, training, and maintenance for the system.
• The contract was awarded based on an evaluation of detailed requirements, references, and cost.
• The County of Sacramento reserves the right to purchase an additional identical system within one year of the contract award.