This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 22, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
Amendment 8 - RFSO 25-58049 Supply and Delivery of Dewars and Compressed Gas Cylinders
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
Active Opportunities Like This One
AI Contract Overview
The National Research Council Canada is seeking standing offers for the supply and delivery of Dewars, Specialty Dewars, and Compressed Gas Cylinders to support laboratory and facility operations across its National Capital Region locations in Ottawa, Ontario. The equipment must meet strict technical and safety standards for cryogenic storage, instrument calibration, experimental processes, welding, materials testing, and biological research, with specific requirements for Dewar sizes including 30–60 L, 100–160 L, and 200–250 L models, as well as compressed gas cylinders in 50 L capacities for gases such as helium, argon, nitrogen, and hydrogen at research-grade and ultra-high purity levels. All products must comply with Canadian regulations including CSA B51, CGA standards, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations, and WHMIS 2015, with bilingual labeling in English and French required for all containers, including gas name, purity, hazard symbols, supplier identification, and emergency contact information. Safety Data Sheets must accompany each delivery in both official languages and indicate the NATO Stock Number, and empty containers must be collected during each delivery. The standing offer period runs from the date of award until March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for three additional one-year periods, each exercised 30 days prior to expiration. Offers must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM EDT on May 27, 2026, exclusively to the designated NRC email address, with separate technical and financial submissions in distinct attachments; inclusion of financial information in the technical proposal results in disqualification. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest total evaluated price per annual consumption volume across two groups: cryogenic Dewars and compressed gas cylinders, with mandatory compliance with all Canadian standards forming a pass/fail gate for selection. Contractors must provide pricing for future years 30 days before each option period and are responsible for all delivery, storage, maintenance, and replacement costs using the most economical means consistent with Canada’s shipping practices. Payments are fixed-price per delivery, processed electronically via direct deposit or MasterCard, within 30 days of receiving a compliant invoice sent to the specified NRC invoicing address, and all records must be retained for seven years after final payment. Contractors also remain liable for damages arising from improper packaging, labeling, or transportation of hazardous materials and must comply with procurement codes of conduct and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy throughout the contract term.
General Info
Agency
NAICS
Place of Performance
National Capital Region (NCR), CANSet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed