CanadaBuys #26-58008

Custom Fabrication of Mechanical Assemblies for NRC Heavy Impact Test Theater

The National Research Council Canada (NRC), through its Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre, is seeking fabrication and delivery of custom mechanical components for the Heavy Impact Test Theater (HITT) in St. John's, NL. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre - Procurement and Contracting Services - Scope of Work: - Fabrication and delivery of: - Modular Hammer Assembly (16 steel cube modules, stiffened plates, load frame, stop hook, filler frames) - Anvil Assembly (116 low-density polyethylene sheets, machined components, load cell plates, compression rods) - Free Sway System (steel frame, guide rails, trolley assemblies, rigging) - Surge Restraint System (structural frame, shock absorbers, dampers, mounting hardware) - All items must be manufactured to NRC-provided drawings and technical specifications - Optional items: additional stiffened plates, polyethylene sheets, rigging components, and extended warranty (up to two years) - Products/Services Requested: - Detailed line items include steel and aluminum fabricated structures, machined plastic and metal components, and integration of shock absorbers and rigging hardware - Technical briefing or information session for NRC staff (optional, virtual) - Assembly and maintenance documentation required - Minimum one-year warranty on all deliverables - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or part numbers; all fabrication is custom to NRC design - Delivery required in Newfoundland and Labrador by March 31, 2027 - Eco-friendly packaging required - Compliance with Canadian government policies (employment equity, reciprocal procurement) - Open to Canadian and eligible trade partner suppliers

Description

The National Research Council of Canada’s Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Research Centre (NRC-OCRE) requires fabrication and delivery of mechanical components for the Heavy Impact Test Theater (HITT). The project involves manufacturing a modular Hammer assembly, Anvil assembly, Free Sway System, and Surge Restraint System according to NRC drawings and specifications. The contract duration is approximately 7 months starting around August 25, 2026, with delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the solicitation is a Request for Proposal.

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