Bruker VERTEX NEO Ultra Fourier-transform Infrared Vacuum Spectrometer

The National Research Council of Canada, under solicitation 26-58210, is seeking to acquire a high-performance research-grade Bruker VERTEX NEO Ultra Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) vacuum spectrometer. This system is intended for advanced R&D applications, including high-resolution spectral analysis and time-resolved experiments across mid-IR and far-IR regions. Key technical requirements include a vacuum optical bench with an oil-free pump, a mid-IR range of 8,000 to 350 cm-1, and a far-IR range of 680 to 30 cm-1. The equipment must achieve a spectral resolution better than 0.04 cm-1 and a rapid-scan acquisition rate exceeding 110 spectra per second, supported by integrated software for data processing and a multi-detector configuration capable of hosting up to five detectors. This procurement is issued as an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN), with Bruker Ltd identified as the pre-selected supplier. However, other qualified suppliers may submit a statement of capabilities by November 19, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to meet the minimum essential requirements. The contract is subject to numerous international and domestic trade agreements, including CFTA, CETA, and the WTO GPA. The designated delivery deadline for the equipment is March 31, 2027. All inquiries and submissions are directed to the contracting authority, Adebisi Adeyeye.