Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58115
Procurement of Low Noise Lock-in Amplifier with PID/PLL Controller for NRC
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 14, 2026
Identifier
26-58115
NAICS
334516
The National Research Council Canada (NRC), through its Finance and Procurement Service Branch, is seeking to acquire a high-performance Lock-in Amplifier for advanced research applications. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Finance and Procurement Service Branch - Senior Contracting Officer: Karl Payong - OEM Highlight: - Zurich Instruments AG is the pre-identified and recommended Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Product Requirements: - Low Noise Lock-in Amplifier, Model VHFLI 200 MHz (Zurich Instruments AG) - At least 2 channels - Frequency range: DC to 200 MHz - Dynamic reserve: 120 dB - Input voltage noise floor: <5 nV/√Hz - At least 2 integrated PID controllers - Integrated spectrum analyzer and frequency sweeper - AM/FM modulation and multi-frequency capabilities - LAN/Ethernet port for instrument control - CSA or equivalent Canadian electrical safety certification - Quantity: 1 unit - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be delivered by the specified deadline - Procurement is via Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN), but open to suppliers who can meet all technical and certification requirements - Subject to Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Description
The Government of Canada, through the National Research Council of Canada, is seeking to procure a Lock-in Amplifier optimized for their experimental setup to ensure accurate results. The recommended model is Zurich Instrument AG, Model VHFLI 200 MHz, which features high dynamic reserve, a frequency range up to 200 MHz, PID/PLL feedback control, and integrated spectrum analysis, frequency sweeps, and data acquisition tools. The contract duration is 12 months, and the procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including at least 2 channels, dynamic reserve of 120 dB, and an input voltage noise floor lower than 5 nV per square root Hz.