Air Bath for Standard Resistors

The National Research Council Canada is soliciting proposals for the procurement of an air bath for standard resistors to replace an existing oil bath system. This equipment is required to provide a clean, stable, and dry temperature-controlled environment for precision resistance standards used in thermometry applications, specifically requiring the capacity to accommodate at least three resistors similar to the Measurements International Model 9331R. The contract is limited to Canadian suppliers under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. The successful bidder will be selected based on the lowest evaluated price among those who meet all mandatory technical criteria, which include a temperature stability and uniformity of at least plus or minus 10 mK over 24 hours at an ambient temperature of 23 degrees Celsius plus or minus 2 degrees Celsius. The equipment must be new and possess valid Canadian electrical safety certification, such as CSA approval or recognized equivalents like cUL or cETL, as CE marking alone is insufficient. Deliverables must be received by February 1, 2027, with delivery terms specified as Delivery at Place (DAP) Ottawa, Ontario. The contract includes a one-year warranty period following delivery and acceptance, covering product support and hardware maintenance. Proposals must be submitted in three separate sections—technical, financial, and administrative—by September 28, 2026, ensuring that no financial information is included in the technical submission to avoid disqualification.