Merx #46543-2A-RFP

University of Ottawa Solicitation for Miniature Molecular Beam Epitaxy (Mini MBE) System

The University of Ottawa, supported by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund, is soliciting proposals for a Miniature Molecular Beam Epitaxy (Mini MBE) system for advanced materials research. - Government Buyer: - University of Ottawa (funded by Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Research Fund) - Products/Services Requested: - Miniature Molecular Beam Epitaxy (Mini MBE) system for laboratory-scale chalcogenide thin film sample growth - Load lock chamber with storage for at least 10 FLAG sample plates - Ultra-high vacuum (UHV) deposition chamber (minimum 200 mm inner diameter, multiple source ports) - Substrate manipulator capable of continuous operation at 1,200°C - Effusion cells and/or e-beam evaporators - Pumps, bakeout system - Integrated control computer and software - CSA certification or equivalent - On-site installation, commissioning, and training - Minimum one-year warranty on parts and labor - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be research-grade and suitable for advanced materials research - Must include comprehensive installation, commissioning, and training - CSA certification (or equivalent) is mandatory - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Description

The University of Ottawa is soliciting proposals for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training of a Miniature Molecular Beam Epitaxy (Mini MBE) system. This equipment will be used for testing growth of laboratory scale chalcogenide thin film samples to support research in magnetic topological materials for memory and logic applications. The system must meet detailed technical specifications including ultra-high vacuum capabilities, multiple chambers and manipulators, effusion cells, pumps, and integrated control software. The project is funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund, with delivery expected by January 4, 2027.

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