Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0004

Direct Award: Qualisys Miqus Hybrid Motion Capture Cameras for University of Calgary Research

This procurement involves the direct award of specialized motion capture equipment for research at the University of Calgary's Human Performance Lab. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, Human Performance Lab - OEM Highlight: - Qualisys North America, Inc. is the sole OEM for all requested equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Miqus Hybrid motion capture cameras (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Cables, power kits, and accessories for the Qualisys system - Unique Requirements: - Equipment must be compatible with a custom-built virtual reality software system used in ACL injury biomechanics research - Only Qualisys products meet the technical requirements for this study - Identical equipment is required to ensure research consistency - Procurement is made under a trade agreement exception as only one supplier can meet the need - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the available information

Description

The University of Calgary intends to purchase Miqus Hybrid motion capture cameras along with cables, power kits, and accessories from Qualisys North America, Inc. This equipment will be used in a collaborative research study to evaluate biomechanics of patients with ACL injury using a custom virtual reality system compatible only with the Qualisys platform. The procurement supports research objectives requiring identical equipment to ensure consistency of outcomes. This is a direct award under a trade agreement exception for specialized research equipment.

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