# CanadaBuys #25-58227 B

NRC Solicitation for High-Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System for Metals, Ceramics, and Polymers

**Posted:** September 24, 2026
**Respond By:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** 25-58227 B
**NAICS:** 333249, 541715, 423490

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a high-resolution, lithographic 3D printing system for its Advanced Materials Research Facility in Mississauga.
- Government Buyer:
  - National Research Council Canada (NRC)
  - Advanced Materials Research Facility, CEI-Mississauga Research Centre
  - Senior Contracting Officer: Veronica Exari
- Products/Services Requested:
  - High-resolution, lithographic 3D printer capable of printing metals, ceramics, and polymers
    - Must support multi-material printing (at least two distinct materials per layer or alternating layers)
    - Minimum build volume: 70 x 40 x 150 mm
    - Lateral resolution: 40 microns or less; layer thickness: 10 microns or thinner
    - Supports custom and commercial feedstock materials (slurry-based powders and resins)
    - Integrated automated cleaning system for material changes
    - Programmable for advanced printing parameters
    - Designed for laboratory use
  - Delivery, installation, and integration at NRC's Mississauga facility
  - Training for at least five personnel within 30 days of installation
  - One year of maintenance and support services (hardware and software)
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Compliance with Canadian Electrical Code and certification standards
  - Environmental packaging standards (green procurement for plastics and packaging)
  - All deliverables must be received within 5 months of contract award
  - Maintenance and support required for one year post-installation
  - Open to Canadian suppliers and eligible trade partners under multiple trade agreements
- No specific OEMs or part numbers are named; selection is based on mandatory technical criteria and lowest evaluated price.

### Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure a High Resolution, Lithographic 3D Printing System capable of printing metals, ceramics, and polymers. The system must support multi-material printing, including polymers, metals, and ceramics, with high precision and resolution. The contract duration is 5 months, and all deliverables must be received within this period after contract award. The procurement is conducted via a competitive open bidding process with mandatory technical criteria and lowest evaluated price as the basis of selection.

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