NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) 24-58224 Portable Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) 24-58224 Title: Portable Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence Analyzer Solicitation Number: 24-58224 Publication Date: October 7, 2024. Closing Date and Time: November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM EDT. Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: National Capital Region (NCR) Commodity – UNSPSC: 41000000 Laboratory and Measuring and Observing and Testing Equipment, 41110000 Measuring and observing and testing instruments, 41113400 Nuclear evaluation instruments, 41113407 X ray Microanalysers 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) Portable Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer, hereby known as XRF Analyzer, for delivery to Ottawa ON. The XRF Analyzer will enable the laboratory to quantitatively determine the elemental composition of metal samples. The XRF Analyzer must include an X-ray tube to energize the atoms in conductive solid metallic samples, resulting in the formation of X-rays. The chemical composition of the metallic materials will be determined by analyzing the resulting X-ray spectrum. 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 March 31, 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, Senior Contracting Officer, Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca / 343-549-4539 Finance and Procurement Services, National Research Council Canada / Government of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Building M-58, Ottawa ON K1A 0R6 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. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.