CanadaBuys #26-58078

NRC Procurement of Deformable Mirror and Drive Electronics for Adaptive Optics

The National Research Council Canada (NRC), through its Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre, is seeking to procure specialized equipment for Adaptive Optics research: - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre - Finance and Procurement Service Branch - OEM Highlight: - Bertin ALPAO is the sole identified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) capable of meeting the technical requirements - Products Requested: - One (1) deformable mirror for Adaptive Optics - 27mm clear aperture - Actuator matrix: 19x19 to 20x20 - Actuator pitch: 1.5mm - Tip/tilt stroke: at least 15 microns peak-to-valley - Actuator settling time: 0.5 milliseconds or better - Maximum hysteresis: 2% - Two (2) drive electronics (electronic control units) - Must support adaptive optics control loop rates of at least 1kHz - Gigabit Ethernet interface - Compatible with both Linux and Windows - One unit must be capable of driving an existing ALPAO DM-277-15 mirror - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict technical compatibility with existing ALPAO DM-277-15 mirror - Only Bertin ALPAO can meet all specified requirements - Equipment is for modernization of the REVOLT AO system and ongoing research - Subject to multiple international trade agreements - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the documentation.

Description

The National Research Council Canada’s Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Centre requires one deformable mirror with specific technical specifications and two drive electronics for Adaptive Optics. The equipment aims to improve the performance of the REVOLT AO system and support ongoing AO research. The contract duration is 17 months starting from August 10, 2026, with delivery expected by January 31, 2027.

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