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National Research Council Canada

24-58222 Interféromètre de Fizeau Visible, AVIS DE PROJET DE MARCHÉ

Other
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
February 26, 2025
Published
February 11, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarLaboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Zygo Corporation
Contract value
CAD $201.7K
Award date
2025-05-06
Supplier location
Middlefield, Connecticut
Request for Proposal

Full description

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) 24-58222

Title: Visible Fizeau Interferometer, Solicitation Number: 24-58222
Publication Date: February 11, 2025.
Closing Date and Time: February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Trade Agreements:

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • Canada-Columbia Free Trade Agreement (CCOFTA)
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA)
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Victoria, BC

Commodity – Goods, UNSPSC: 41000000 Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment, 41110000 Measuring and observing and testing instruments, 41115300 Light and wave generating and measuring equipment, 41115306 Interferometers.
Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)
Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:
The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply and delivery of one (1) Visible Fizeau Interferometer for delivery to Victoria, BC. The Interferometer will aid in the qualification of optical systems. The interferometer is a standard method of qualifying optics and optical performance.
The NRC will not accept prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished equipment. Proposals should include equipment that meets the latest industry standards, offers long-term parts availability, and has proven reliability in similar installations.

All the deliverables must be received on or before May 30, 2025.
Basis of selection: Lowest price
Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at:

N••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: Katie Homuth | 343-549-4539 | K••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
Senior Contracting Officer | Procurement Operations – Group 2 | Procurement and Contracting Services |
Finance and Procurement Services | National Research Council Canada | Government of Canada
1200 Montreal Road, Building M-58, Ottawa ON K1A 0R6

The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.
Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-839-48611565
Solicitation no.
24-58222
Buyer
National Research Council Canada
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) *Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement *Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) *Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) *Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) *Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

UNSPSC
UNSPSC 41000000 — Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Victoria *British Columbia
Contract term
February 26, 2025 → May 29, 2026

Key dates

Published
February 11, 2025
Closes
February 26, 2025
Amendment no.
001

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Felix Technology Inc.
    3 contracts won· latest March 7, 2025
    CAD $593.6K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    Anton Paar Canada Inc
    3 contracts won· latest May 28, 2025
    CAD $163.5K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    Rollan Tech Inc.
    2 contracts won· latest June 2, 2025
    CAD $316.9K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    Photon Spot
    2 contracts won· latest April 15, 2025
    CAD $188.8K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Les Solutions Snowhouse 2014 Inc
    2 contracts won· latest April 10, 2024
    CAD $99.3K
    total awarded

Felix Technology Inc. is the most likely incumbent, based on how often and how recently they have won this buyer’s work in this category. To displace them, expect to need a clearly stronger proposition or price.

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