This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
McMaster University
Contract value
CAD $96K
Award date
2024-09-10
Supplier location
Hamilton, Ontario
Advance Contract Award Notice
Full description
The Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has a requirement to develop high pressure die casting process for aluminum alloys. The materials of interest include Al-Si and Al-Zn casting alloys. The requirement includes characterization and testing of cast alloys, and development of design rules for die casting process.
Develop a solidification simulator, including experiments for validation using two aluminum alloys;
Carry out pilot scale high pressure die casting experiments to validate findings, validation of Flow
3D models;
Design, build and validate a modified desktop die tool, including design and experimental set-up;
Design and construct and experimental die including thermocouples and pressure sensors;
Conduct casting trials and develop an inverse heat transfer model and control system;
Reports on all the above.
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Basic information
Reference
cb-243-91710281
Solicitation no.
NRCan-5000081844
Buyer
Natural Resources Canada
Notice type
Advance Contract Award Notice
Method
Advance contract award notice
Procurement category
*SRV
Trade agreements
*Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys
Classification & terms
UNSPSC
UNSPSC 81000000 — Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Delivery & regions
Province
Ontario
Regions of delivery
*National Capital Region (NCR)
Contract term
August 5, 2024 → March 31, 2029
Key dates
Published
July 12, 2024
Closes
July 30, 2024
Amendment no.
001
Likely incumbents
(5)
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1
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2
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3
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5
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Airborne Imaging 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.
