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ACAN - Low Noise Lock-in Amplifier with PID/PLL Controller, AM/FM Modulation, and Multi-frequency Capabilities

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a high-performance Lock-in Amplifier with advanced capabilities to support precise signal detection in noisy experimental environments. The required instrument must be the Zurich Instruments AG Model VHFLI, operating up to 200 MHz, featuring high dynamic reserve, integrated PID/PLL feedback control, and multi-frequency acquisition tools including spectrum analysis, frequency sweeps, and data logging. The device must be fully compatible with existing experimental setups to ensure maximum accuracy and reliability in measurements. The solicitation, identified as 26-58115, was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 14, 2026, and is open to eligible suppliers under a federal procurement process. All proposals must demonstrate how the specified equipment meets performance criteria and integrates seamlessly into the NRC’s operational environment. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Karl Payong, Contracting Authority, reachable at karl.payong@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Performance of the contract is expected to take place in Ottawa, Canada.

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NRC seeks Zurich Instruments VHFLI Lock-in Amplifier up to 200 MHz for precise signal detection in Ottawa.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

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334515 - Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical SignalsView NAICS

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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The National Research Council Canada has a requirement for the supply of a Lock-in Amplifier. The lock-in amplification is a technique to detect weak signals in a noisy environment by modulating the probe signal at a specific environment and then demodulating it. For our purpose we suggest Zurich Instrument AG, Model VHFLI 200 MHz, which has high dynamic reserve, and frequency range as high as 200 MHz, PID/PLL feedback control loop, and with integrated tools such as spectrum analysis, frequency sweeps as well as data acquisition. The equipment must be optimized to work well with our experimental setup and delivers the most accurate result.

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Solicitation # 26-58071
The National Research Council Canada is soliciting a CNC tool room lathe with full manual machining capabilities to support precision, flexibility, and rapid setup in its Design and Fabrication Service. The procurement is governed by the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, restricting eligibility to Canadian suppliers and those from designated trading partners; submissions from non-trading partners will be rejected. All deliverables—including the lathe, on-site installation, and training—must be completed and received no later than December 31, 2026, with delivery occurring at 655 Levy Private, Building U-66, Ottawa, ON K1V 2B1 under Incoterms® 2020 DAP terms. The equipment must meet strict technical requirements, including a Siemens CNC control system, ±0.0002” positioning accuracy, hardened machine ways rated at 50 HRC, C3-grade ball screws, and compliance with CSA, cUL, and Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 standards. Offers are evaluated using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, where all ten mandatory technical criteria must be met without exception; failure to satisfy any one renders a bid non-compliant regardless of price. Only electronically submitted proposals via email to NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca are accepted, limited to 10 MB total size in uncompressed PDF or Word format, with a submission deadline of August 14, 2026. The offering must include a completed Offeror Declaration Form verifying compliance with anti-forced labor requirements and reciprocal procurement rules, with additional Integrity Declaration Forms required if any certification cannot be fully affirmed. Packaging must adhere to the Green Procurement Policy and Ocean Plastics Charter, using only reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials unless technically unjustifiable. Invoices must be sent electronically to nrc.invoice-facture.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca with proper financial codes and Business Numbers, and payment is processed via direct deposit, EDI, or wire transfer. Access to PROTECTED and classified information may be required during delivery or commissioning, necessitating that personnel hold at least RELIABILITY STATUS clearance or higher. The Contracting Authority, Isabelle Fortin, retains full authority over acceptance, negotiation, and contract administration, with no designated COTR or contractor representative named. All materials must be new and conform to specifications in effect at the time of offer submission.
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Fiber Laser Cutter for Aluminum and Copper
Solicitation # 26-58021
The National Research Council Canada is soliciting offers for a high-precision, enclosed fiber-laser cutting system designed to reliably cut aluminum and copper for battery prototype components. The solicitation, numbered 26-58021, is open only to Canadian suppliers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement and is governed by multiple free trade agreements including CFTA, CCFTA, and CKFTA. Proposals must be submitted electronically by July 27, 2026, at 14:00 EDT, in three distinct attachments: a Technical Offer, a Financial Offer, and a Forms package containing the Offer Submission Form and Offeror Declaration Form. The system must feature a fiber laser with at least 3000W power, a 10:1 operational turn-down ratio, a work area between 400x300mm and 635x635mm, a Z-axis of minimum 50mm, and positioning precision of 0.1mm or better. It must cut 4.064mm aluminum and 3.175mm copper at speeds of at least 1m/min, include auto-tracking laser head, fully enclosed operation, integrated gas assist with oxygen, nitrogen, and air, and an active protection system for back-reflected laser energy. Submission of non-compliant files, compressed archives, or physical media will result in disqualification, and financial data must not appear in the technical offer under penalty of rejection. The contract requires delivery, installation, commissioning, and training, with all shipments destined for NRC Building U91, 2320 Lester Road, Ottawa, under Delivery at Place (Vancouver, BC) Incoterms® 2020. The vendor must include all shipping, customs, and duty costs in the proposal. Packaging must adhere to environmentally preferable standards, using only reusable, returnable, or recyclable materials, with packaging tape excluded due to market limitations. Sample cuts must be provided within 15 business days after receiving materials, accompanied by a detailed cutting report. The offering must include a minimum two-year warranty. Evaluation is based on the lowest priced compliant offer, with mandatory technical criteria and sample cut performance as non-negotiable pass/fail gates. Invoices must be submitted via email to nrc.invoice-facture.cnrc@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca, include the contract number, and exclude taxes, which must be listed separately with proper registration numbers.
Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

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Component Content Management System (CCMS)
Solicitation # 26-58106
The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a standalone Component Content Management System (CCMS) compliant with Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) to support the digital transformation of the National Model Construction Codes, National Master Specification, and associated technical and user guides. The system must function independently without reliance on external platforms such as Digital Asset Management or Enterprise Content Management systems and must fully integrate with both the web and desktop editions of Oxygen XML Author or Editor. The solution is intended to streamline the creation, management, and lifecycle control of technical content across federal construction standards. Solicitation number 26-58106 was posted on July 28, 2026, with responses due by August 12, 2026. The procurement is led by the federal government under the National Research Council, with performance expected to take place in Ottawa, Canada. Abbas Ghandour serves as the primary point of contact for the contract, reachable via email and phone. The solicitation does not specify a set-aside classification or NAICS code and is open to all eligible vendors responding to the government’s requirement for a specialized, interoperable CCMS tailored to structured technical documentation workflows.
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