RFP - 12 FT Observatory Dome
Solicitation number 26-58054
Publication date
Closing date and time 2026/07/31 14:00 EDT
Last amendment date
Description
The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the supply of a large clamshell observatory dome that opens entirely to allow for full sky tracking. The dome must have a freestanding base, with a total weight less than 1,000 lbs. The side door should be at least 28” x 68” in size. The clear usable height inside should be at least 3.5 m and the diameter should be at least 3.6 m but at most 4 m to fit on our existing platform. In order to be controlled from a distance, the dome must have a motorized opening and computer interfacing. The successful delivery of this observatory dome will improve our ability to perform experiments using outdoor telescopes and contribute to improved research outcomes.
Contract duration
The estimated contract period will be 16 month(s).
Trade agreements
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Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Reason for limited tendering
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None
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Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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National Research Council of Canada (NRC)
- Address
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1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6Canada
- Contracting authority
- Tamara Stabb
- Email
- tamara.stabb@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
- Address
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1200 Montreal Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6Canada
Bidding details
| Document title | Amendment no. | Language | Unique downloads | Date added |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-58054-1_Amendment_ObservatoryDome_09Jul2026_0.pdf | 001 | EN | 1 | 2026/07/09 |
| 26-58054-1_Amendement_ObservatoryDome_09Jul2026_FR.pdf | 001 | FR | 0 | 2026/07/09 |
| 26-58054_RFP_ObservatoryDome_07Jul2026.pdf | 001 | EN | 7 | 2026/07/07 |
| 26-58054_DDP_ObservatoryDome_07Jul2026_FR_0.pdf | 001 | FR | 1 | 2026/07/07 |
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