Higher EducationON
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Nov 27, 2026
Local Electrode Atom Probe Tomography System
Background and Purpose McMaster University and the Canadian Centre for Electron Microscopy (CCEM) have a requirement for one (1) atom probe tomography (APT) system, with post-warranty service and the trade-in of CCEM’s existing CAMECA LEAP 5000 XS atom probe. The purchase is funded in part through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund. The CCEM is a national facility for electron microscopy and operates an APT facility serving researchers in metallurgy, critical minerals, semiconductors, nuclear and energy materials. APT is the only technique that provides three-dimensional, near-atomic-scale compositional mapping. This requirement is to include: a. A local electrode atom probe with laser and voltage pulsing modes; b. Automated, high-throughput specimen handling; c. Compatibility with CCEM’s existing cryogenic/vacuum specimen transfer equipment; and d. Installation, training, warranty, post-warranty service and trade-in of the existing instrument. The system must combine a local electrode design with an energy-compensated (reflectron) flight path and deep ultraviolet laser pulsing, providing high mass resolution over a large field of view and high specimen yield across a wide range of materials. The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to signal McMaster University’s intention to award a contract for the above-noted goods and/or services to the following pre-selected supplier: CAMECA Instruments, Inc. 5470 Nobel Drive Madison, WI 53711 USA Website: www.cameca.com Prior to awarding this contract, McMaster University is providing other potential suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate that they are capable of satisfying the requirements as per this ACAN, by submitting a Statement of Capabilities Form during the posting period. If other potential suppliers submit a Statement of Capabilities Form that meet McMaster University’s requirements as set out in the ACAN, McMaster University may proceed to a competitive procurement process. If no other supplier submits a Statement of Capabilities Form on or before the closing date/time, a contract may be awarded to the above-noted pre-selected supplier. All Proponents must have obtained the ACAN from www.Merx.com (MERX®). Failure to have obtained the ACAN from MERX® will result in disqualification.
