CanadaBuys #26-58018

Turnkey Laboratory Wind Wall System for NRC Aerospace Research Centre

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a turnkey Laboratory Wind Wall System for its Aerospace Research Centre at the YMX Innovation Centre in Mirabel, Quebec. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Aerospace Research Centre, Procurement and Contracting Services - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory Wind Wall System (base size 5m x 5m, optional expansion to 7m x 7m) - Must generate controlled, repeatable airflow for midsize unmanned aircraft free-flight testing - Wind speed capability: up to 21–22 m/s - Adjustable turbulence intensity: 7% to 25% - Cold start reliability (operation from -20°C to +30°C) - CSA-certified electrical components - Compliance with Canadian building codes - Includes design, fabrication, delivery, installation, commissioning, training, warranty, and documentation - Technical Support and Warranty Services - Minimum one-year warranty (parts and labor) - Hardware support, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance documentation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Turnkey solution including all aspects from design to commissioning - Optional expansion to larger wind wall (7m x 7m) may be exercised within 14 months post-award - System must be compatible with control software and include safety controls - Delivery to NRC Aerospace Research Centre, Mirabel, Quebec - Emphasis on Canadian content and eco-friendly packaging - May require participation in carbon neutrality initiatives - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation.

Description

The Government of Canada, through the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), is seeking proposals for the design, fabrication, delivery, and commissioning of a Laboratory Wind Wall System. This system will support research on unmanned aircraft in complex aerodynamic environments. The system must include an open-jet test section of 5m x 5m, expandable to 7m x 7m, and meet specific airflow performance criteria including wind speed, turbulence intensity, and acceleration/deceleration rates. The contract duration is 20 months starting from July 29, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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