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Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
The research facilities at the Lands and Minerals Sector (CanmetMINING, Geological Survey of Canada) has a requirement for an Electron Probe X-ray Micro Analyzer (EPMA) System to image and obtain highly precise chemical analyses of phase at high spatial resolution down to the micrometer scale.
The complexity of natural earth materials that need EPMA characterization in the context of the research performed at the Lands and Minerals Sector require the ability to perform sophisticated correction of matrix effects as well as state-of-the-art modeling of background, spectral interferences, peak shape alterations, migrating elements (e.g. alkalis), and surface segregation, in order to obtain accurate analyses and quantitative X-ray maps with a traceable approach. To achieve this requirement, the EPMA must also be equipped with one additional recognized automation/quantification/imaging system (e.g. Probe for EPMA/Probe Image; Probe Software Inc.) that is fully compatible with the hardware of the EPMA. This additional quantification and imaging system must include all of the following:
a) all hardwares, licenses, interface and communication protocols, accompanying graphing and mapping softwares, as well as the full installation.
Delivery: On or before March 30th, 2018 to Ottawa, Ontario
Installation and basic Training: Must be completed two months after the delivery date of the EPMA system and on-site training must be provide at the time of installation.
Extended Warranty including Maintenance and Support Services for 4 optional one-year periods
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
