CanadaBuys #26-58071-B

NRC Solicitation for CNC Tool Room Lathe with Manual Machining Capabilities

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers for a CNC tool room lathe with full manual machining capabilities to support its Design and Fabrication Service in Ottawa. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Design and Fabrication Service (DFS) - Contracting Authority: Isabelle Fortin - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; Siemens is referenced as the required or equivalent CNC controller manufacturer - Products/Services Requested: - CNC tool room lathe (1 unit) - Must be new and unused - Full manual machining capabilities - Siemens CNC controller or equivalent - Positioning accuracy of +/- 0.0002 inches or better - 10 HP headstock (100-3,000 RPM) - Hardened and precision-ground machine ways - C3 grade accuracy double nuts ball screws or equivalent - Manual tool post and tailstock - 5C collet chuck, direct-mount 3-jaw and 4-jaw 8-inch chuck system - Meehanite SP-100 or equivalent high-quality stress-relieved cast iron frame - Absolute encoders (no homing required) - All mandatory accessories, documentation, and technical support - On-site installation, adjustment, calibration, commissioning, and acceptance support - On-site training for up to five NRC employees (in English and French) - Minimum two-year warranty (parts and labor), technical support, and spare parts availability for seven years - Optional advanced features (e.g., vibration reduction, advanced tool management) priced separately - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict eligibility: Only Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners may bid - All deliverables due by March 31, 2027 - Training must occur within two months of delivery - Warranty must include technical support with rapid response and on-site intervention if needed - Selection based on lowest evaluated price meeting all mandatory technical criteria

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a CNC tool room lathe with full manual machining capabilities to support quick setup, operational flexibility, and precision machining operations. This solicitation cancels and supersedes a previous solicitation and requires all deliverables to be received on or before March 31, 2027. The procurement is open to Canadian suppliers and suppliers from applicable trading partners only, with offers from non-trading partners being rejected. The selection basis is the lowest evaluated price with mandatory technical criteria, and the contract duration is approximately 5 months starting around October 9, 2026.

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