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Procurement of Ultra-High Resolution Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope for NRC Construction Research Center

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Construction Research Center is seeking the supply, installation, and servicing of an ultra-high resolution Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (CFE-SEM) for its Ottawa facility. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada, Construction Research Center - Procurement contact: Tyler Hanel - OEMs and Vendors: - Hitachi High-Tech Canada Inc. (OEM) - Products Requested: - 1 Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (CFE-SEM) - Model: Hitachi SU8600 - Features: Cold Field Emission gun with single tungsten crystal, anode heating system, multiple vacuum pumps, pneumatic valves, stationary cold trap, high-resolution imaging, multiple detectors (SE, BSE, STEM), automated beam alignment, heated variable objective aperture, IR chamber camera, advanced SEM software, 5-axis motorized stage, air-cooled water circulator, uninterrupted power supply, ion pump backup power supply - Compatibility: Must be compatible with Oxford Aztec Ultim Max 170 EDS detector - Includes relocation of existing EDS system and removal of old S-4800 SEM - Services Requested: - Installation, adjustment, calibration, and servicing to ensure operational readiness - Relocation of existing Oxford Aztec Ultim Max 170 EDS detector - Decommissioning and removal of existing S-4800 microscope - Minimum one-year warranty - Three-year annual service contract (preventive maintenance, parts, labor, travel) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Only Hitachi SU8600 model meets NRC's technical and compatibility requirements - Procurement is conducted as an Advance Contract Award Notice due to absence of competition - Delivery and installation must be completed by March 30, 2027 - Estimated Contract Value: - $870,000 CAD - Place of Performance and Delivery: - NRC facility at 1200 Montreal Road, Building M20, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires the supply and installation of one ultra-high resolution Cold Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (CFE-SEM) featuring a Cold Field Emission gun with a single tungsten crystal and an anode heating system for ultra-high resolution and ultra-bright imaging. The contractor must install, adjust, calibrate, and service the microscope to ensure operational readiness. The contract duration is estimated at 9 months starting from June 15, 2026. The procurement is subject to multiple trade agreements and is an advance contract award notice with a pre-identified supplier due to technical reasons.

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