Develop Automated Technique for 3D Digitization of Specimens

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Scope of Work:

To design, build and outfit a laboratory to capture, process, and store collection digital data.

To develop and implement an automated process for producing high-quality images using 3D photography and 3D modelling techniques for insects of various features (shiny, hairy or spiny, and winged) that minimizes the amount of data captured and scans in the least time.

To develop a permanent library which will store and archive digital specimen data to enable further research.

Suppliers’ right to submit a Statement of Capabilities: 

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available to provide the services described herein, may submit a statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the supplier meets the stated requirements.

Closing date for the submission of the Statement of Capabilities:  January 22, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time)

Inquiries and Submission of Statements of Capabilities: Requests for information shall be submitted IN WRITING to the contracting authority: 

Gabrielle Raina Plouffe
Agent de contrats
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
2001 University, pièce 671-L
Montréal, Québec  H3A 3N2
gabrielle.plouffe@agr.gc.ca
Tél.: 514 315-6123
Fac.: 514 283-3143