Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-06561
University of Alberta seeks Vocus Chemical Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer from Aerodyne Research Inc.
Posted
September 28, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-06561
NAICS
334516, 334519, 423490
The University of Alberta is seeking to acquire a Vocus Chemical Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (Vocus CI-ToF-MS System) for advanced atmospheric research. - Government buyer: - University of Alberta - OEM highlighted: - Aerodyne Research Inc. (sole source) - Product requested: - Vocus CI-ToF-MS System (no part number or quantity specified) - Designed for real-time, direct trace gas and aerosol monitoring in ambient air - Unique requirements: - Bipolar ion measurement - Concurrent gas and aerosol-phase analysis - Field-deployable mobility - Rapid ionization mode switching (PTR and CI) - High mass resolution (>10,000 Th/Th) - Sub-pptv detection capabilities - Integrated software support - Aerodyne Research Inc. is identified as uniquely qualified to meet all scientific and technical criteria; no other vendors or competitors are mentioned.
Description
The University of Alberta is seeking to acquire a VOCUS-CI-ToF-MS system from Aerodyne Research Inc due to its unique technical capabilities essential for departmental research. This high-performance mass spectrometry system is intended for direct, real-time trace gas and aerosol monitoring in ambient air at sub-parts-per-trillion limits. The system offers bipolar ion measurement, concurrent gas and aerosol-phase analysis, field-deployable mobility, rapid ionization mode switching, high mass resolution, sub-pptv detection capabilities, and integrated software support. Aerodyne is uniquely qualified to meet all core scientific criteria for this procurement.