CanadaBuys #26-58164

NRC procurement for a four-channel, 4 GHz high-resolution oscilloscope

The National Research Council Canada is seeking a high-performance oscilloscope for precision pulse measurements in laser research. - Government buyer: National Research Council Canada (NRC); delivery to Building M50 in Ottawa, Ontario. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, brand, model, or vendor is named in the solicitation. - Main purchase: One new, current-production real-time mixed-signal oscilloscope; no part number is specified. - At least four simultaneous analog channels, each with 4 GHz bandwidth, 50 Ω termination, and DC coupling; channels must operate together without interleaving. - Native hardware resolution of at least 12 bits, input-referred RMS noise no greater than 110 µV at 1 mV/div under the stated test conditions, and at least 25 GS/s sampling on all four channels simultaneously. - Support for time- and frequency-domain analysis, FFT and spectral measurements, and analysis of short electrical and optical pulses from quantum cascade lasers and related equipment. - Ethernet/LAN and USB or GPIB connectivity, with a documented Python- or LabVIEW-compatible programming interface; operation must not depend on a cloud connection. - Included requirements: Necessary accessories, cables, adapters, software and licences; calibration before shipment with calibration and test documentation; at least a one-year parts-and-labour warranty and technical support during the warranty period. Environmentally responsible packaging is required. - Optional service: One full day of on-site technical training (quantity 1), covering setup, measurement practices, noise optimization, pulse and frequency-domain analysis, automation, and included software. - Performance and delivery: Deliverables are to be received by the solicitation deadline. The contract document describes performance through one year after delivery and acceptance; the notice also lists a three-month duration. No annual subscription or defined option years are identified.

Description

The solicitation seeks offers to supply a new fast and high-resolution oscilloscope to the National Research Council of Canada. The instrument will be used in a pulsed-mode measurement setup to characterize quantum cascade lasers and extract key laser parameters at cryogenic temperatures. The solicitation documents specify delivery no later than March 31, 2027. The stated contract duration is three months, with a proposed start date of December 4, 2026.

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