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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 20, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Agriculture and Irrigation - Request for Quotes - Real Time PCR System

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AB-2026-03726Canada

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The Government of Canada, through the Agriculture and Irrigation department, is seeking a single Real Time PCR System for deployment at the Alberta Plant Health Lab to support plant health diagnostics and surveillance activities. The requirement is issued under solicitation number AB-2026-03726, with the request for quotes posted on May 20, 2026, and responses due by May 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The system must meet all mandatory technical specifications and performance criteria outlined in the RFQ document, which includes requirements related to accuracy, throughput, software capabilities, and compatibility with existing laboratory protocols. This procurement falls under NAICS code 334516 for laboratory analytical instrument manufacturing and is categorized as a federal solicitation. The place of performance is located in Alberta, and all proposals must be submitted through the CanadaBuys portal. Primary point of contact for inquiries is the Contracting Authority at AGI.Contracts@gov.ab.ca.

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Procurement of one Real Time PCR System for Alberta Plant Health Lab, quotes due May 26, 2026.

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Government of Canada → Agriculture and Irrigation

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334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing View NAICS

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Alberta, CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Agriculture and Irrigation
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Government of Canada → Agriculture and Irrigation
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Agriculture and Irrigation requires one (1) Real Time PCR System for use at the Alberta Plant Health Lab. Refer to the RFQ document for a list of mandatory requirements and other specifications related to this purchase.