Alberta Purchasing #ACAN 2026-0152

University of Alberta Direct Award: Vocus CI-ToF-MS System from Aerodyne Research Inc.

The University of Alberta is seeking to acquire a specialized mass spectrometer system for advanced research applications. - Government buyer: - University of Alberta (Department of Chemistry) - OEM and vendor: - Aerodyne Research Inc. (sole manufacturer and vendor) - Products requested: - Vocus Chemical Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (Vocus CI-ToF-MS System) - Designed for direct, real-time trace gas and aerosol monitoring in ambient air - Features high mass resolution, sub-pptv detection limits, and field-deployable mobility - Unique requirements: - Direct award justified by the system's unique technical capabilities - No competitive bidding due to sole-source exception - System must support real-time, high-sensitivity measurements for departmental research

Description

The University of Alberta is seeking to acquire a Vocus Chemical Ionization Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer (Vocus CI-ToF-MS System) from Aerodyne Research Inc. This is a single source acquisition due to the system's unique technical capabilities essential for departmental research. The system is designed for direct, real-time trace gas and aerosol monitoring in ambient air, with high mass resolution, sub-pptv detection, and field-deployable mobility. The procurement is a direct award with no competitive bidding process required.

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