Opportunity

CanadaBuys #26-58161

Solicitation for High Throughput Simultaneous Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) Analysis System for NRC

Posted

September 18, 2026

Respond By

October 14, 2026

Identifier

26-58161

NAICS

334516

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a high throughput simultaneous dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) analysis system for advanced materials research at its Clean Energy Innovations Research Centre in Mississauga, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC) - Clean Energy Innovations Research Centre - Contact: Hongli Wang - Products Requested: - High throughput simultaneous dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) analysis system - Must include at least 5 independent microbalances for simultaneous sample analysis - Precise temperature control (10°C to 70°C) and humidity regulation - Capable of gravimetric sorption/desorption analysis of CO₂, N₂, and humidity gas mixtures - Specialized software compatible with Windows 10 or later - Gas blending/mixing device - Must mix at least two gas streams with controlled concentrations and humidity - Services Requested: - Delivery, installation, integration, calibration, and configuration of the DVS system - On-site training for at least 4 NRC staff covering instrument operation, software use, troubleshooting, and maintenance - Minimum 1-year manufacturer warranty - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian Electrical Code certification - Delivery required within 10 weeks of contract award; installation within 120 days - Eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers or those from partner countries under reciprocal procurement policies - Environmental packaging specifications and potential greenhouse gas emissions reporting may be required - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned, but leading manufacturers in this space include Surface Measurement Systems and TA Instruments. - Region of delivery: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers to provide a high throughput simultaneous dynamic vapor sorption (DVS) analysis system. This system will be used to characterize and quantify the adsorption and desorption behavior of advanced materials, including CO₂ capture sorbents exposed to CO₂/N₂/humidity gas mixtures, battery materials such as solid electrolytes, cathodes, and anodes, and catalysts used in hydrogen production and carbon conversion applications. Deliverables include the equipment to be received within 10 weeks of contract issuance and installation within 120 days of contract issuance. The contract duration is estimated to be 12 months.

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