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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Réflectomètre solaire portable avec tête d’instrument

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
October 13, 2025
Published
September 12, 2025
Type
Goods
Explore similarLaboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing EquipmentIndigenous set-aside
Awarded
This contract has been awarded. Details are drawn from the federal award notice for this solicitation.
Winning supplier
Nabsa Tech Inc.
Contract value
CAD $62.3K
Award date
2026-01-09
Supplier location
Vaughan, On
Request for Proposal

Full description

Title: Solar Portable Reflectometer with Instrument Head
Solicitation Number: 25-58145
Publication Date: September 12, 2025
Closing Date and Time: October 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM EST
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])
Region of Opportunity: World
Region of Delivery: Ottawa
GSIN: N1240
Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a Solar Portable Reflectometer with Instrument Head.

The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is October 13, 2025.

All the deliverables must be received on or before December 31, 2025.

Basis of selection: Lowest cost

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:

Helen Tran
Procurement Officer
Telephone: 236-464-0827
Email: H••••••••@••••••••.••.ca

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.
Indigenous Procurement:
The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

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Basic information

Reference
cb-956-7669400
Solicitation no.
25-58145
Buyer
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Procurement category
*GD
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Source
canadabuys

Classification & terms

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

Delivery & regions

Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
October 21, 2025 → October 21, 2026

Key dates

Published
September 12, 2025
Closes
October 13, 2025
Amendment no.
003

Likely incumbents

(5)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    CHANNEL SYSTEMS INC.
    3 contracts won· latest February 6, 2026
    CAD $366K
    total awarded
  2. 2
    SnowHouse Solutions
    2 contracts won· latest November 25, 2025
    CAD $181.9K
    total awarded
  3. 3
    ZURICH INSTRUMENTS AG
    2 contracts won· latest August 28, 2026
    CAD $100.8K
    total awarded
  4. 4
    HAMAMATSU CORPORATION
    2 contracts won· latest November 19, 2025
    CAD $67.2K
    total awarded
  5. 5
    Light Conversion USA
    2 contracts won· latest January 16, 2026

CHANNEL SYSTEMS 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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