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NRC Solicits High-Precision Isothermal Battery Calorimeter System with Installation and Support

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking proposals for the supply, installation, and support of a high-precision isothermal battery calorimeter system for advanced battery testing and research in Ottawa, Canada. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Automobile and Surface Transportation Research Centre / Automotive and Surface Transportation (AST) team - Acquisitions Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments. - Products/Services Requested: - High-precision isothermal battery calorimeter system (1 unit) - Must include cyclers and an integrated heat-flow and temperature monitoring system - Must support various battery cell formats and operate between -30°C and 80°C - Must provide precise heat measurement and real-time monitoring - Must include software for automated thermal characterization protocols - Installation, integration, and performance verification (1 unit) - Comprehensive on-site training for up to four NRC staff (1 unit) - One-year manufacturer warranty, followed by a one-year comprehensive service contract (1 unit) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - System must comply with Canadian electrical standards - Delivery, installation, and training required at NRC Ottawa - All shipping and customs costs must be included - Selection based on lowest evaluated price meeting mandatory technical criteria - Compliance with NRC's integrity regime and potential carbon neutrality reporting obligations - Subject to Canadian and international trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, WTO-AGP, etc.) - Delivery deadline for all deliverables is December 15, 2026

Description

Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide a high-precision isothermal battery calorimeter system complete with cyclers, integrated heat-flow and temperature monitoring system to the National Research Council Canada. The contract duration is estimated to be 24 months. All deliverables must be received no later than December 15, 2026. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection criteria based on the lowest price.

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