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NRC Procurement of Hail Impact Tester for Solar and PV Module Testing

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure a specialized Hail Impact Tester for testing solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic (PV) modules. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Finance and Procurement Services Directorate - Procurement Officer: Frederik Beauchamp - OEM Highlight: - PSE Instruments GmbH is the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) identified as capable of meeting all mandatory requirements - Products Requested: - Hail Impact Tester (1 unit) - Must simulate hailstones with repeatable size, shape, mass, and density (25-75 mm diameter) - Adjustable fixture for samples up to 1.5m x 1.5m - Secure mounting for horizontal or tilted orientation - Enclosed test chamber with safety interlocks and emergency stop - Records impact parameters (velocity, energy, number of impacts) - Horizontal launch configuration, rapid barrel change mechanism, integrated cooling ice ball production unit - Compliant with IEC 61215-2:2021, MQT17, and ISO 9806:2017 standards - Electrical products must meet Canadian national codes and be certified or inspected by a Supreme Court of Canada accredited body - Unique Requirements: - Sole-source procurement due to exclusive technical capability of PSE Instruments GmbH - Device must be delivered to NRC's facility in Ottawa, Ontario - Estimated contract value is $250,000 CAD - Procurement is conducted as an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) due to lack of competition - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NRC facility at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires the supply of one Hail impact tester capable of simulating hail impacts on solar thermal collectors and Photovoltaic (PV) modules. The tester must comply with IEC 61215-2:2021, MQT17, and ISO 9806:2017 standards. The contract duration is estimated to be 10 months, starting from May 29, 2026. The procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice, and the estimated contract value is approximately $250,000 CAD. The system must be delivered on or before March 29, 2027.

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