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NRC Solicits High-Precision Accelerating Rate Calorimeter System for Battery Safety Research

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking proposals for the supply, installation, and support of a high-precision Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC) system for advanced energy storage research, with a focus on lithium-ion battery safety and thermal characterization. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST/ATS) team, Ottawa - Contact: Hongli Wang - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC/CTA) system (1 unit) - Must support adiabatic testing of various battery cell formats (pouch, prismatic, cylindrical) - Features: multi-zone heating, rapid cooling, real-time thermal/electrical/pressure monitoring, high-resolution optical monitoring, integrated gas sampling (minimum four independent samples), extensible interfaces, and Windows 11-compatible control software - Installation and commissioning services (1 lot) - Includes delivery, integration, calibration, and safety interlocks - On-site training for up to four NRC staff (1 lot) - Covers operation, safety, advanced applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting - Documentation package (1 lot) - Technical specs, installation/user instructions, spare parts list, schematics, and contact info - Manufacturer warranty (minimum 1 year) - Recommended spare parts and consumables package (1 lot) - Ensures 24 months of uninterrupted operation post-commissioning - Two-year fixed-price service contract post-warranty (1 lot) - Comprehensive maintenance and support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must comply with Canadian electrical safety standards - Delivery, installation, and all deliverables required by the specified deadline - Emphasis on uninterrupted operation, safety, and extensibility for future research needs - Training and documentation must be provided in English - Open, competitive bidding with selection based on lowest price

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers to provide a high-precision Accelerating Rate Calorimeter (ARC) system. This system will support the safety and thermal characterization of advanced energy storage technologies. The contract duration is 12 months, and all deliverables must be received by December 15, 2026, approximately eight weeks after contract award. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price.

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