University of Central Florida Graphene Industries 2D Crystal Manipulation System Quote VS-UCF-5 2026
University Of Central FloridaHigher Ed · Orlando, FL- Due
- Jul 3, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Peter Blake
- (122) 626-1010
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Physics is procuring a specialized 2D crystal manipulation and transfer system (Model VS-UCF-5) from Graphene Industries Ltd. The system is a microscope-based precision tool used to pick up, align, and place atomically thin materials like graphene onto substrates. The quoted configuration includes a motorized XYZ micro-manipulator, a motorized sample scanning stage with rotation and vacuum chuck, a substrate chuck temperature controller (up to 200°C), an infinity-corrected optical microscope with long working-distance lenses (5x to 50x), a Nikon 6MP color camera, and NIS Elements BR software. The total cost is $161,400, which includes polarization and DIC imaging, optical filters, a 100x darkfield objective, delivery, installation, user training, and a 12-month warranty. Payment terms require a 50% deposit with the order and the remaining 50% within 30 days of installation. Delivery is estimated at 12-16 weeks from purchase order acceptance.
2D crystal manipulation system, Motorized XYZ micro-manipulator, Substrate chuck temperature controller, Optical microscope, Nikon 6MP camera, Installation, User training, 12-month warranty
SUMMARY
The University of Central Florida (UCF) Department of Physics is procuring a specialized 2D crystal manipulation and transfer system (Model VS-UCF-5) from Graphene Industries Ltd.
The system is a microscope-based precision tool used to pick up, align, and place atomically thin materials like graphene onto substrates. The quoted configuration includes a motorized XYZ micro-manipulator, a motorized sample scanning stage with rotation and vacuum chuck, a substrate chuck temperature controller (up to 200°C), an infinity-corrected optical microscope with long working-distance lenses (5x to 50x), a Nikon 6MP color camera, and NIS Elements BR software. The total cost is $161,400, which includes polarization and DIC imaging, optical filters, a 100x darkfield objective, delivery, installation, user training, and a 12-month warranty. Payment terms require a 50% deposit with the order and the remaining 50% within 30 days of installation. Delivery is estimated at 12-16 weeks from purchase order acceptance.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- 2D crystal manipulation system
- Motorized XYZ micro-manipulator
- Substrate chuck temperature controller
- Optical microscope
- Nikon 6MP camera
- Installation
- User training
- 12-month warranty
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Sole Source Certificate
- Posting Notice
- Payment Information
- Bank Account Information
- Scope location
- Orlando, FL
- Reported agency
- University of Central Florida
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 2D crystal manipulation system, Motorized XYZ micro-manipulator, Substrate chuck temperature controller, Optical microscope, Nikon 6MP camera, Installation, User training, 12-month warranty. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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