CanadaBuys #26-58207

Tabletop X-ray Film Digitizer with Software and Training

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a tabletop X-ray film digitization system for laboratory use. - Government buyer: National Research Council of Canada (NRC); no sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, model, or reseller is named in the solicitation. - Required purchase: One new tabletop radiographic film digitizer with acquisition software, manuals, and user training. - Must meet applicable ISO 14096-2 digital-storage performance criteria, including the stated DS-class requirements at specified energy ranges. - Must provide at least 14-bit digitization, a scan pixel size of 50 μm or less with selection up to 500 μm, an optical density range of D 0.2–D 4.5, and density contrast sensitivity of 0.02 or better. - Must handle film widths from 60 mm to at least 300 mm and film lengths of at least 430 mm, and export 16-bit grayscale TIFF files. - Software must include a permanent license with no recurring subscription fees. An independent ISO 14096 test report is required as technical evidence. - Training and support: One virtual English-language training session for up to five users, lasting 3–8 hours and provided within 30 days after delivery. Include a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering parts, labor, and shipping; on-site installation is not required. - Optional items: One automatic film feeder and one resolution test target may be offered; neither is required. The target should be ASTM E1936-compliant if available. - Other notable requirements: New equipment only; complete English manuals and documentation in paper and PDF formats; environmentally preferable packaging; offers are limited to Canadian suppliers. - Period: The contract runs from award through the end of its approximately seven-month term. Equipment delivery is required before the contract period ends.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires the supply and delivery of one tabletop x-ray film digitizer. The equipment is intended to support efficient digitization of x-ray films, improve access and long-term digital archiving, and facilitate sharing and machine-learning-based advanced damage detection. It must meet the ISO 14096 DS (digital storage) class requirement, which allows archiving with an insignificant reduction in signal-to-noise ratio and spatial resolution. The solicitation is an open competitive request for proposal, with bids due November 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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