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Acquisition of Desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with Glovebox Compatibility

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25-58228International

Submission Closed12/19/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting bids for the acquisition of a desktop Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) designed for integration into existing glovebox systems. The required instrument must be small, efficient, and high-throughput, featuring advanced analysis capabilities such as 3D topography. This equipment is essential for performing direct in situ analysis of samples without ambient exposure, which will support the development of next-generation lithium battery technologies and maintain the agency's leadership in materials characterization. This federal solicitation, identified by number 25-58228, was posted on December 19, 2025, with a response deadline set for the same day. The project will be performed in Canada under the direction of the Government of Canada. Interested parties may contact Carol Cooper for further information regarding this procurement opportunity.

General Info

NRC seeks bids for a glovebox-integrated desktop Scanning Electron Microscope for battery research.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

*Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 19

Solicitation

Response DeadlineDec 19

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

12/19/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Carol CooperPoint of Contact

Full Description

To support these objectives, NRC requires an SEM instrument that’s small, efficient, high throughput with advanced analysis features including 3D topography and can be integrated into existing glovebox systems, enabling direct in situ analysis without exposing samples to ambient conditions. This capability will enhance the quality of research outputs and accelerate the development of next-generation lithium battery technologies as well as ensure the NRC remains at the forefront of materials analysis and characterization techniques