Alberta Purchasing #2026RSS0090

Research-Grade GDOES System for the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is seeking a research-grade Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GDOES) system for materials research. - Government buyer: University of Calgary, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. - Procurement: One GDOES system; no quantity, OEM, vendor, model, or part number is specified. - Capabilities required: Elemental depth profiling, multilayer characterization, detection of contaminants, impurities, trace or unexpected elements, investigation of material degradation, and evaluation of coatings and surface treatments. - Materials and research: Support conductive and non-conductive materials, routine quantitative analysis, and exploratory research in areas including batteries, corrosion, protective coatings, semiconductors, hydrogen technologies, energy materials, and nanomaterials. - Included services: Installation, commissioning, training, and support. - Not specified: Performance period and estimated contract value.

Description

The University of Calgary seeks to acquire, install, commission, and provide training and support for a research-grade Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy (GDOES) system. The system will support advanced materials characterization and research in areas including battery materials, corrosion, coatings, semiconductors, hydrogen technologies, and advanced manufacturing. Required capabilities include elemental depth profiling, multilayer characterization, detection of contaminants and trace or unexpected species, and evaluation of material degradation and surface treatments. The system must support quantitative and exploratory research across conductive and non-conductive materials.

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