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NRC Solicitation for High-Resolution Sputter Coater and Accessories for Electron Microscopy

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking competitive bids from Canadian suppliers for a high-resolution Sputter Coater to support advanced electron microscopy research at its Construction Research Center in Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Construction Research Center, Scanning Electron Microscopy Facility - Procurement managed by NRC's Finance and Procurement Services Division - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to any qualified Canadian manufacturer or supplier - Products/Services Requested: - High Resolution Sputter Coater (1 unit) - High-vacuum magnetron sputter coater compatible with Iridium and Platinum metal targets - Integrated turbo pump and backing pump - Achievable pressure ≤ 1x10^-5 mBar - Automated operation with current and thickness controllers - Rotary/planetary/tilting sample stage - Touch screen display and procedure memory - North American power compatibility (120V, 60Hz) - Fits on standard laboratory bench - Accessories and Consumables: - Iridium targets (2 units, minimum 0.3 mm each, total at least 0.6 mm) - Platinum target (1 unit) - Sample holder for multiple pin stubs (1 unit) - Sample holder for large samples (1 unit) - Spare thickness monitor crystals (1 set) - Installation and operation manual (1 unit, English) - Services: - Vendor support and maintenance (business hours, email/phone support) - Minimum 12-month warranty post-acceptance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible (Policy on Reciprocal Procurement) - Selection based on lowest price meeting all mandatory technical criteria - Compliance with NRC's Integrity Regime - Potential environmental packaging specifications - Delivery and acceptance required by August 31, 2026, to NRC's Ottawa facility - All documentation and manuals must be provided in English

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure a high-resolution Sputter Coater to support the Scanning Electron Microscopy facility at the Construction Research Center. The equipment must be compatible with an Iridium metal target and capable of providing extremely fine grain coatings for high-resolution microscopy. The contract duration is from the award date to August 31, 2026, with delivery in the National Capital Region. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price.

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