Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0051

This procurement involves a direct award for highly specialized satellite instrumentation: - Government buyer: University of Alberta (acting as a federally funded research institution) - OEM highlighted: Micron Semiconductor Limited - Products requested: - 18 custom-designed silicon energetic particle detectors - Key specifications: - 1.5 mm silicon thickness - Low leakage current - Large 32 mm diameter - Aerospace grade, engineered for satellite use - Must withstand 15g vibration and thermal cycling from -40°C to +40°C - Proven space-flight heritage for a five-year mission lifespan - Unique requirements: - Detectors are essential for the High Energy Particle Telescope Instrument on the CFI-funded 'Radicals' satellite mission - The instrument is engineered specifically around Micron Semiconductor’s detector architecture - Sole-source justification: Only Micron Semiconductor can meet the technical and heritage requirements for this mission-critical application

This is a direct award procurement for 18 specialized silicon energetic particle detectors from Micron Semiconductor Limited, critical for the High Energy Particle Telescope Instrument on the CFI-funded "Radicals" satellite mission. The detectors must meet stringent aerospace specifications including specific silicon thickness, low leakage current, large diameter, and resilience to vibration and thermal cycling. Micron Semiconductor is the sole known provider meeting these exact requirements with proven space-flight heritage. The procurement is a sole-source, direct award due to the specialized nature and unique specifications of the detectors.