NPP - APM (NIR-SWIR) Hyperspectral Camera System

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Title: NIR-SWIR Hyperspectral Camera System
Solicitation Number: 25-58025
Publication Date: 04 June 2025
Closing Date and Time: 30 June 2025 16:00 EDT *extended to 14 July 2025*
Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])
Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
Canada-Colombia 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: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Region of Delivery: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
GSIN: N6600 – Instruments and Laboratory Equipment
Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)
Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:
The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a high-quality near-infrared / shortwave-infrared (NIR-SWIR) hyperspectral camera system that supports high sensitivity, fast frame rate and a broad spectral range for various plant phenotyping applications.

All the deliverables must be received on or before 30 September 2025.

There are security requirements associated with this solicitation.

Basis of selection: Bidders must meet all the mandatory criterion described in the Request for Proposal.
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:
Name: Tamara Stabb
Title: Procurement Officer
National Research Council Canada
Directorate: Finance & Procurement Services
Address: 1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: 780-634-7132
E-mail address: tamara.stabb@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.
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