Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2024-07969
Direct Award: Microplotter Pro System for University of Calgary Research
Posted
August 23, 2024
Identifier
AB-2024-07969
NAICS
423490
This procurement opportunity involves the direct award of a benchtop Microplotter Pro system to support advanced research at the University of Calgary. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary (Canadian academic institution) - OEMs and Vendors: - SonoPlot, Inc. (OEM and supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Benchtop Microplotter Pro system - Includes SonoGuide control software - Includes 50 um glass micropipette dispenser - Quantity: 1 unit - Laboratory and scientific equipment category (measuring, observing, testing, blending, dispersing, homogenizing, pipette/liquid handling) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Equipment must provide micrometer resolution printing for research and development in wearable devices - Capable of printing and embedding circuits in both hard and soft materials - Direct award (no competition); SonoPlot, Inc. is the only OEM mentioned - Place of Performance: - University of Calgary, 2500 University Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description
The University of Calgary has issued an advanced contract award notice for the purchase of a benchtop Microplotter Pro system, including SonoGuide control software and a 50 um glass micropipette dispenser from SonoPlot, Inc. This equipment will support research and development in wearable devices by enabling micrometer resolution printing and embedded circuit manufacturing on various materials. The procurement is a direct award with a purchase order issued for a one-time purchase. The system falls under laboratory and scientific equipment categories.