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NRC Solicits Multichannel Quartz Crystal Microbalance System for Laboratory Use

This opportunity is for the supply of a benchtop multichannel quartz crystal microbalance (QCM) system to the National Research Council Canada (NRC) for laboratory use. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Contact: Hongli Wang - Delivery location: NRC Mississauga, Ontario - Products/Services Requested: - One benchtop multichannel QCM system - At least four independent temperature-controlled channels (30°C to 150°C) - Compatible with both liquid (1–200 µL/min) and gas flow (1–10 mL/min) - Multichannel sample injection capability - Electrochemical measurement capability (EQCM) - Includes four QCM flow cell supports, four EQCM cells with working, counter, and reference electrodes - At least twenty QCM sensors - All required power supplies, electrical connections, data cables, and electrode leads - Software package with external control via USB and programmable APIs (Python or equivalent) - Data export in open formats (e.g., .csv) - Ecological packaging specifications; chemical compatibility (Teflon or PEEK preferred) - On-site training for installation, operation, and maintenance - Installation support (manufacturer personnel available for contact; installation by NRC staff) - Minimum one-year manufacturer warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Electrical certification to Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, by SCC-accredited organization - Manufacturer personnel may conduct training under NRC escort without Reliability Status - All deliverables required within six months of contract award - Competitive, open bidding; selection based on lowest price and mandatory technical criteria - Trade agreements apply; US-based suppliers excluded unless eligible under other agreements - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation. - Contract duration is 12 months, with delivery and training timelines specified.

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers to provide one benchtop quartz crystal microbalance system (QCM). The contract duration is estimated to be 12 months. The system must support liquid-flow QCM experiments on all four channels with independent temperature control from 30C to 150C, and simultaneous gas flow capability. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on the lowest price. Delivery location is NRC Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

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