Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectroscopy Characterization System

Solicitation number 25-58294

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/03/20 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date

Description

The objective of this solicitation is to select a supplier to manufacture, deliver, install, and commission a state-of-the-art Dynamic Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) system. The proposed system must meet rigorous performance standards regarding sensitivity, depth resolution, and sample throughput. It must be capable of characterizing a comprehensive suite of semiconductor materials, including Group IV, III/V, III/Nitride, and II-VI compounds, and a wide range of elements. Additionally, the scope includes comprehensive post-installation support, including operator training and a long-term maintenance agreement to ensure high instrument uptime.

All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2027.

Contract duration

The estimated contract period will be 10 month(s).

Trade agreements

  • North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
  • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
  • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
  • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
  • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
  • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
  • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
  • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
  • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • None
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
Address

1200 Montreal Road

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6
Canada
Contracting authority
Veronica Exari
Phone
343576-3252
Email
Veronica.Exari@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Address

1200 Chemin de Montréal

Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0R6
Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
25-58294_Amendment 03_SIMS_EN-FR.pdf 001 EN and FR 6 2026/03/18
25-58294_Amendment 01_SIMS_EN-FR.pdf 001 EN and FR 12 2026/03/06
25-58294_Amendment 02_SIMS_EN-FR.pdf 001 EN and FR 6 2026/03/06
25-58294_NPP_SIMS_EN.pdf 001 EN 9 2026/02/12
25-58294_NPP_SIMS_FR.pdf 001 FR 1 2026/02/12
25-58294_RFP_SIMS_EN_0.pdf 001 EN 15 2026/02/12
25-58294_RFP_SIMS_FR_2.pdf 001 FR 1 2026/02/12
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Summary information

Notice type
Request for Proposal
Language(s)
English, French
Region(s) of delivery
Canada
Region of opportunity
Canada
Contract duration
10 month(s)
Procurement method
Competitive – Open Bidding
Selection criteria
Lowest Price
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