24-58222 Visible Fizeau Interferometer, Notice of Proposed Procurement

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) 24-58222

Title: Visible Fizeau Interferometer, Solicitation Number: 24-58222

Publication Date: February 11, 2025.

Closing Date and Time: February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT.

Trade Agreements:

- Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

- Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)

- Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)

- Canada-Columbia 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: Canada

Region of Delivery: Victoria, BC

Commodity – Goods, UNSPSC: 41000000 Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment, 41110000 Measuring and observing and testing instruments, 41115300 Light and wave generating and measuring equipment, 41115306 Interferometers.

Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

Tendering Procedure: Open

Description:

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) requires the supply and delivery of one (1) Visible Fizeau Interferometer for delivery to Victoria, BC. The Interferometer will aid in the qualification of optical systems. The interferometer is a standard method of qualifying optics and optical performance.

The NRC will not accept prototypes, demonstration models, used, or refurbished equipment. Proposals should include equipment that meets the latest industry standards, offers long-term parts availability, and has proven reliability in similar installations.

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

Basis of selection: Lowest price

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: Katie Homuth | 343-549-4539 | Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Senior Contracting Officer | Procurement Operations – Group 2 | Procurement and Contracting Services |

Finance and Procurement Services | National Research Council Canada | Government of Canada

1200 Montreal Road, Building M-58, Ottawa ON K1A 0R6

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• None