Opportunity
Quebec SEAO #20163361
Sole Source Procurement of Tandem Elemental Characterization Instrument for ETS
Posted
August 06, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
20163361
NAICS
334516
École de technologie supérieure (ETS) in Montréal, Quebec, is proceeding with a sole-source procurement for a highly specialized scientific instrument. - Government Buyer: - École de technologie supérieure (ETS), Montréal, Quebec, Canada - OEM Highlight: - Applied Spectra Inc. is the sole Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specified - Products/Services Requested: - Tandem elemental characterization instrument, model J200T-0266-EN6-TS-IE0Z0C000T - Moving platform (minimum travel 25x25x25 mm, resolution ≥ 1.0 μm) - UV pulsed laser (<300 nm, ≥15 mJ) - Simultaneous LA-ICP-MS and LIBS analysis - Environment-controlled chamber - Portable design - NIST-certified analysis software - Laser focal point <15 μm - Integrated energy measurement - Class IV laser safety certified as Class I - CSA certification - 120V/10A power supply - Minimum 12-month warranty - Installation and commissioning at ETS - Training provided in French or English - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict technical specifications for advanced elemental analysis - Installation, commissioning, and training must occur at the buyer's site - Market review: other suppliers may respond if they can meet all requirements - Delivery required within 18 weeks or by mid-December - Warranty of at least 12 months - The procurement is both a notice of intent to award and a market test for alternative suppliers.
Description
This notice is an intent by the École de technologie supérieure to potentially award a contract for a tandem elemental characterization instrument. The procurement involves acquiring equipment with specific technical specifications including a moving platform, UV pulsed laser, and analysis software certified by NIST. The contract duration is 12 months, and the equipment must be installed and commissioned at ETS. Interested suppliers are invited to demonstrate their capacity to supply the equipment by the bid response deadline.