CanadaBuys #26-58210

NRC procurement of one Bruker VERTEX NEO Ultra FTIR vacuum spectrometer

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking one advanced Bruker FTIR vacuum spectrometer for research measurements across mid- and far-infrared ranges. - Government buyer: National Research Council of Canada (NRC); sub-agency and purchasing office are not identified. - OEM and named supplier: Bruker is the pre-identified supplier and is stated to meet all mandatory requirements. No other vendors are named in the notice. - Requested equipment: One Bruker VERTEX NEO Ultra Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) vacuum spectrometer; no separate part number is provided. - Vacuum optical bench with an oil-free pump; mid-IR coverage of at least 8,000–350 cm⁻¹ and far-IR capability of at least 680–30 cm⁻¹. - Resolution better than 0.04 cm⁻¹, capacity for up to five detectors, and rapid scanning above 110 spectra per second at 16 cm⁻¹ resolution. - Rapid-scan, step-scan, and interleaved time-resolved measurement modes, with motorized source and detector switching. - Sources, beamsplitters, detectors, and shutters for the required ranges, including a near-IR/visible source; far-IR configuration specifies an Hg arc source, Mylar multilayer beamsplitter, and DLATGS detector. - Compatibility with ATR, reflectance, transmission, micro-focusing, polarizers, and sample holders; motorized ports for a custom source and a third-party bolometer. - Integrated FTIR acquisition, processing, reporting, and instrument-monitoring software, plus a compatible high-performance computer/data system. - Notable procurement context: The notice identifies Bruker as the only supplier found to meet all mandatory specifications, while allowing other capable suppliers to demonstrate their capability. The language versions give differing delivery deadlines. - Potential competing manufacturers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu Corporation, and JASCO International Co., Ltd. are established suppliers of comparable spectroscopy equipment; the notice does not identify them as compliant alternatives.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada intends to acquire a high-performance research-grade Fourier-transform infrared vacuum spectrometer for measurements across the mid-IR and far-IR regions. Required capabilities include high spectral resolution, vacuum optics, time-resolved and rapid-scan measurements, multiple detector and source configurations, and flexible compatibility with sampling accessories. Integrated spectroscopy software for acquisition, processing, validation, reporting, and data management is also required. This Advance Contract Award Notice identifies Bruker as the pre-identified supplier; other suppliers may submit a statement of capabilities by November 19, 2026 at 14:00 EST.

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