British Columbia BCBid #228544

Observatory Dome Enclosure for Quantum Satellite Station at SFU Burnaby Campus

Simon Fraser University is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of an observatory dome enclosure for a new rooftop quantum satellite station at its Burnaby Campus. - Government Buyer: - Simon Fraser University (SFU), Burnaby Campus - Products/Services Requested: - Observatory dome enclosure to house a tracking satellite telescope system - Dome must be greater than 3 meters in diameter - Must allow for satellite tracking and provide a full, unobstructed horizontal view - Supplier must provide: - Sealed engineered shop drawings - Product data sheets - Installation manuals - Warranty information - Recommended inspection and commissioning requirements - Must comply with all relevant building code requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or part numbers are listed; open to qualified manufacturers of observatory domes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Dome must be suitable for quantum satellite communications - Installation on a university rooftop with regulatory compliance - Negotiated RFP process with no fixed quantities or part numbers - Main commodity category: Roof systems

Description

The Jennewein Laboratory seeks an observatory dome enclosure for a new roof-top quantum satellite station. The dome will house a tracking satellite telescope system, protecting it from the elements and allowing stable interfacing with satellite and terrestrial/airborne platforms. The dome must be greater than 3 meters in diameter, allow satellite tracking suitability, and provide a full, unobstructed horizontal view. It will be installed on an existing building at SFU's Burnaby Campus and must meet regulatory building code requirements, including providing engineered shop drawings. The supplier must provide sealed shop drawings, product data sheets, installation manuals, warranty information, and recommended inspection and commissioning requirements.

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