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NRC Solicits High-Precision Gas Burning Velocity Tester System with Installation, Training, and Maintenance

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a high-precision gas burning velocity tester system for advanced research on flammable gas mixtures, including battery thermal runaway vent gases. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST/ATS) team - Office: Building M48, 1200 Montreal Rd, Ottawa - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Gas burning velocity tester system (1 unit) - Must include vertical combustion tube (1200 mm length, 40 mm internal diameter quartz glass) - Precision gas mixing and diffusion subsystems - Ignition and detection instruments - High-speed optical imaging camera (1000 to 70,000 images/s) - Automated data analysis software - Safety and overpressure features - At least ten spare combustion tubes - Electrical compatibility: single-phase 208 V and/or 120 V, 60 Hz - Installation and commissioning services (1 unit) - Delivery, installation, integration, performance verification, mechanical checks, baseline validation, safety lock verification, and final acceptance report - Training services (1 unit) - On-site, multi-phase training for up to four NRC technical staff covering operation, safety, advanced applications, maintenance, and troubleshooting - One-year post-warranty maintenance contract (1 unit) - Preventive maintenance, remote technical support, emergency response, on-site service visits, spare parts coverage, software/firmware updates - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must comply with ISO 817:2014 Annex C and UL 9540A standards - Consumables and spare parts must cover at least two years of operation at 20% usage - Delivery required within 5 months of contract award - Warranty period of at least 1 year, followed by a 1-year prepaid service contract - Environmental packaging specifications and potential greenhouse gas emission reporting requirements - Competitive open bidding; selection based on lowest price and mandatory technical criteria - Eligible suppliers must be Canadian or from partner countries under trade agreements

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers to provide a high-precision gas burning velocity tester system. This system will measure the laminar flame propagation characteristics of flammable gas mixtures, including battery thermal runaway vent gases. The contract duration is estimated to be 24 months, with all deliverables due within 5 months of contract award. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is based on the lowest price.

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