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Solicitation for Reactor System and Technical Services for DRDC Valcartier Research Centre

The Department of National Defence (DND), through Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) at the Valcartier Research Centre, is seeking proposals for a Reactor System to support testing and evaluation of various compounds. - Government Buyer: - Department of National Defence (DND) - Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Valcartier Research Centre - Products Requested: - One (1) Reactor System - Must be a freestanding unit with minimum 2 US gallons volume - Minimum 100 psig pressure rating - Minimum 160°C temperature rating - Gas admission orifice and vacuum fitting - Pressure and temperature indicators - Mechanical agitator/stirrer - Controlled heating device - Certification required: ULc, CSA, or ETLc - Services Requested: - Design, manufacture, delivery, assembly, installation, commissioning of the reactor system - On-site training for up to three DRDC personnel on operation, maintenance, calibration, safety, and seasoning - Shipping and delivery to DRDC Valcartier Research Centre - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Secret security clearance required for access to secure sites - Compliance with international trade agreements - Flexibility for schedule changes due to budget or operational needs - Potential future requirements for greenhouse gas emissions disclosure and reduction targets - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation; bidders must supply compliant equipment and services. - Competitive procurement; selection based on lowest-priced compliant offer.

Description

The Department of National Defence requires the supply and delivery of one Reactor System to conduct tests and evaluations with various gaseous, liquid, and solid compounds. The equipment must fully comply with the technical specifications outlined in the Request for Proposal solicitation document. The contract duration is 12 months starting from October 1, 2026, and all deliverables must be received within this period. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. The solicitation is open and bids must be submitted by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT.

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