Opportunity
CanadaBuys #26-58077
NRC Solicits Integrated High-Density Laser Diode Burn-In and Characterization System from Chroma ATE Inc.
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
September 08, 2026
Identifier
26-58077
NAICS
334516, 541715
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC), through its Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC), is seeking proposals for an Integrated High-Density Laser Diode Burn-In and Characterization System. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) - Procurement and Contracting Services | Finance and Procurement Services Branch - OEM Highlight: - Chroma ATE Inc. is the pre-identified and sole-source Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Products Requested: - Integrated High-Density Laser Diode Burn-In and Characterization System - Includes: - 2 burn-in racks/bays - 14 burn-in drawers - 56 burn-in fixtures and device carriers - Minimum 384 independent source-measure channels - 1 automated laser diode characterization system - Tri-temperature control subsystem (-5°C to 85°C) - 4 characterization carriers - Integrated software for device management, test sequencing, and data traceability - Services Requested: - Engineering and customization - Factory verification and documentation - Shipping preparation and packaging - Delivery, installation, and commissioning - On-site training for up to 5 NRC personnel - Site acceptance testing - Minimum 12-month warranty and technical support - Availability of critical spare parts - Unique Requirements: - Device mounting must remain in a common carrier throughout testing - Full traceability of device performance data - Compliance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part I - Calibration certificates for measurement instruments - Delivery to the National Capital Region - Chroma ATE Inc. is identified as the only supplier capable of meeting these technical and operational requirements.
Description
The Government of Canada, through the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), is seeking proposals for an integrated high-density laser diode burn-in and characterization system. The system must support reliability screening, accelerated life testing, and electro-optical characterization of semiconductor laser diodes, maintaining device mounting in a common carrier throughout testing. It includes burn-in and characterization subsystems with specific technical requirements, integrated software, and support services. The contract duration is approximately 18 months, with delivery on or before March 31, 2027, in the National Capital Region, Canada.