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NRC Solicits Portable Fluorescence Spectrometer with EEMS and Autosampler

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking bids for a research-grade benchtop fluorescence spectrometer with advanced Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy (EEMS) analysis capabilities. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Contracting authority: Marie Jose Lachance - Products/Services Requested: - 1 research-grade benchtop fluorescence spectrometer with EEMS analysis - Must be portable and suitable for on-site laboratory use - Capable of rapid acquisition (full EEM from 200-800 nm in under 1 minute) - Simultaneous absorbance and fluorescence measurement - High sensitivity (signal-to-noise ratio > 20,000:1) - Subtractive double monochromator - Back-illuminated, low-noise, cooled CCD detector (quantum efficiency >70%) - Automatic drift correction with spectrally-corrected continuous wave xenon lamp - Integrated data processing software with PARAFAC modeling and normalization - Autosampler with software control, plumbing kit, air-cooled Peltier holder, temperature-controlled flow cell (4°C to 40°C), and minimum capacity for 48 vials (2 ml each) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Instrument must be compact and portable for field or on-site laboratory use - Rapid EEM acquisition and high-throughput auto-sampling are mandatory - Only suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI for laboratory and scientific equipment are eligible to bid - Delivery required in Edmonton, Canada - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice.

Description

The National Research Council Canada requires a Fluorescence Spectrometer with Advanced Excitation Emission Matrix Spectroscopy (EEMS) Analysis Capabilities to support projects requiring high-throughput, state-of-the-art tools for detailed optical property measurements of water, including absorbance, fluorescence, scattering, and excitation emission matrix techniques. The instrument must be portable for on-site labs and include auto sampling capabilities to handle many samples during field seasons. The contract duration is 5 months, and the procurement method is competitive selective tendering with the highest combined rating of technical merit and price as the selection criteria.

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