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Bio-Aerosol Counter/Sizer System and Installation for University of Western Ontario

The University of Western Ontario is seeking competitive bids for a Bio-Aerosol Counter/Sizer system and installation. - Government Buyer: - University of Western Ontario (Western), Procurement Services - Products/Services Requested: - Bio-Aerosol Counter/Sizer instrument - Measures aerosol particle sizes from 0.5 to 20 micrometers - Utilizes Time-of-Flight measurement technique - Provides 52 channel size resolution - Unaffected by refractive index or Mie scattering - Includes integrated dilution module (20:1 or 100:1) - Features microprocessor-controlled internal pumps with temperature and barometric pressure correction - Housed in a single cabinet with laser, detector, power supply, pump, LCD display, and controls - Includes software for data analysis and playback with 3D plotting - Installation services for the instrument, including setup and integration of all components and software - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must be delivered as a single, integrated cabinet - Must include advanced data analysis and playback software - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Procurement is covered by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) - Estimated contract value is CAD$120,000 plus HST

Description

The project involves the supply and installation of a Bio-Aerosol Counter/Sizer that measures super micrometer particle size distributions of aerosols from 0.5 to 20 micrometers using a Time-of-Flight measurement technique. The instrument must have 52 channel size resolution, be unaffected by refractive index or Mie scattering, and include an integrated dilution module. The software should allow data display, analysis, and playback with 3D plots of size distributions over time. The contract duration starts in 2027 with a proposed start date of January 29, 2027, and the budget is CAD$120,000 plus HST.

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