Opportunity
Alberta Purchasing #AB-2026-05262
Direct Award: Ultra-High Vacuum Thin-Film Deposition System for University of Calgary
Posted
July 23, 2026
Respond By
July 30, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-05262
NAICS
334516, 541330
The University of Calgary is seeking to directly procure an integrated ultra-high vacuum (UHV) thin-film deposition and processing cluster platform for its qLab. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - OEM Highlight: - Angstrom Engineering is the sole OEM and vendor for this procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated, multi-module UHV thin-film deposition and processing cluster platform - Includes proprietary Aeres® software, “Swing-Away” Quartz Crystal Microbalance (QCM), and predictive Rate-vs-Power algorithm - Specialized hardware and a patented programmable flux-blocking barrier - Delivery, installation, and commissioning services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must achieve film non-uniformity of less than ±3.0% - Must meet strict technical and cleanroom requirements - Angstrom Engineering holds exclusive patents required for the system - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided - Procurement is classified under laboratory and measuring and observing and testing equipment
Description
The University of Calgary intends to purchase an integrated, multi-module ultra-high vacuum thin-film deposition and processing cluster platform from Angstrom Engineering. The procurement includes delivery, installation, and commissioning of the system. The system features proprietary software, specialized hardware, and patented technology essential to meet the technical and cleanroom requirements of the qLab. This procurement is a direct award with no competitive bidding process required.