CanadaBuys #26-58097-B

NRC procurement of an open-material SLS 3D printing system for battery-material prototyping

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking an open-material SLS system for battery-material prototyping at its Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre in Mississauga. - Government buyer: National Research Council Canada (NRC), Clean Energy Innovation Research Centre, Mississauga. - OEMs and vendors: No printer manufacturer, brand, model, or supplier is named; the system is not brand-specific. - Product: One new Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing system; no part number specified. - For dry, solvent-free battery-material production and prototyping; must support open polymer, ceramic, and metal powders, including third-party polymer-coated powders. - Minimum build volume of 100 × 100 × 100 mm; print speed of at least 10 mm/hour; XY positioning resolution of 50 μm or better; layer thickness of 100 μm or less; and sintering-zone temperature no higher than 250 °C. - Must include laser shielding, inert-gas control, process software, touchscreen, camera, network connectivity, and applicable powder-handling equipment and blasting cabinet. Include at least 2 kg of compatible powder, safety data sheets, and handling instructions. - Include a minimum 12-month warranty, technical documentation, accessories, delivery, installation, commissioning, and acceptance. - Services: On-site installation and commissioning; at least six hours of on-site training; at least 10 hours of online or on-site technical support over one year; and shipping to the NRC loading dock. - Notable requirements: Installation and commissioning within two weeks after delivery; training within one week after commissioning. Support covers process controls, material optimization, and design-for-printability guidance. Only eligible Canadian suppliers may submit; award consideration is for the responsive offer meeting all mandatory technical requirements at the lowest price.

Description

The National Research Council of Canada requires a new Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System. All deliverables must be received on or before January 29, 2027. Only eligible Canadian suppliers may submit offers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement; offers from suppliers of non-trading partners will be rejected. The responsive bidder meeting all mandatory technical criteria and offering the lowest price will be recommended for contract award. This is a reissue that cancels and supersedes solicitation 26-58097.

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