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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System

Indigenous set-asideRequest for Proposal (RFP)
Estimated value
Not disclosed
Deadline
September 2, 2026
Published
August 7, 2026
Type
Goods
Explore similarEngineering and Research and Technology Based ServicesOntarioIndigenous set-aside

Full description

Title: New Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System
Solicitation Number: 26-58097
Publication Date: August 7, 2026
Closing Date and Time: September 2, 2026
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])
Region of Opportunity: Canada
Region of Delivery: Mississauga, ON
GSIN: N3695
Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a New Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System.

All the deliverables must be received on or before November 30, 2026.

Basis of selection: The responsive bidder who meets all Mandatory Technical Criteria and offers the lowest price will be
recommended for contract award.

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.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, Senior Procurement Officer, NRC, 236-464-0827, helen.tran@nrc-cnrc.gc.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.

Selection criteria

Lowest Price

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Basic information

Reference
cb-678-87128923
Solicitation no.
26-58097
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 81000000 — Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services

Delivery & regions

Province
Ontario
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contract term
October 2, 2026 → October 2, 2027

Key dates

Published
August 7, 2026
Closes
September 2, 2026
Amendment no.
000

Contact

Contact
Helen Tran
Phone
(236) 464-0827
Address
2620 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5K 1B4, Canada

Likely incumbents

(1)

Suppliers who have won similar work from this buyer before.

  1. 1
    Busch Vacuum Technics Inc
    1 contract won· latest October 15, 2025
    CAD $56K
    total awarded

Busch Vacuum Technics 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.

Documents

(1)
Complete source record(34)
Title
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System
Reference number
cb-678-87128923
Amendment number
000
Solicitation number
26-58097
Publication date
2026-08-07
Tender closing date
2026-09-02T14:00:00
Expected contract start date
2026-10-02
Expected contract end date
2027-10-02
Tender status
Open
Unspsc
*81140000
Unspsc description
*Manufacturing technologies
Procurement category
*GD
Notice type
Request for Proposal
Procurement method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
Trade agreements
*Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Regions of opportunity
*Canada
Regions of delivery
*Canada
Contracting entity name
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Contracting entity address line
1200 Montreal Road
Contracting entity address city
Ottawa
Contracting entity address province
Ontario
Contracting entity address postal code
K1A 0R6
Contracting entity address country
Canada
Contact info name
Helen Tran
Contact info email
Helen.Tran@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Contact info phone
(236) 464-0827
Contact info address line
2620 Speakman Drive
Contact info city
Mississauga
Contact info province
Ontario
Contact info postalcode
L5K 1B4
Contact info country
Canada
Attachment
https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/102253/26-58097_eng_rfp_3dprinter_0.pdf,https://canadabuys.canada.ca/sites/default/files/webform/tender_notice/102253/26-58097_npp_eng_0.pdf
Tender description
Title: New Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System Solicitation Number: 26-58097 Publication Date: August 7, 2026 Closing Date and Time: September 2, 2026 Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT]) Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Mississauga, ON GSIN: N3695 Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a New Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D Printing System. All the deliverables must be received on or before November 30, 2026. Basis of selection: The responsive bidder who meets all Mandatory Technical Criteria and offers the lowest price will be recommended for contract award. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.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, Senior Procurement Officer, NRC, 236-464-0827, helen.tran@nrc-cnrc.gc.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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