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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on January 8, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Certification and testing services for laboratory fume hood trace gas systems

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25-58247International

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The National Research Council Canada (NRC) plans to award a contract for the annual certification, adjustment, and tracer gas containment testing of laboratory fume hoods at its Ottawa facility. This contract seeks a qualified service provider who holds manufacturer authorization and technical certification, and who possesses specialized equipment to carry out testing and maintenance in compliance with ANSI/CSA Z316.5:20 standards for fume hoods and associated exhaust systems. The scope of work includes conducting annual airflow tests, calibrating instruments, measuring face velocity, performing tracer gas tests on a rotating sample of hoods, and delivering detailed digital reports for each building to ensure regulatory compliance and laboratory safety. The focus is on maintaining consistent performance across all hoods equipped with Phoenix Controls venturi valves. The solicitation (number 25-58247) was posted on January 8, 2026, with a response deadline of January 23, 2026. This federal contract, managed by the National Research Council of Canada, emphasizes precise technical expertise and adherence to established safety standards to support a safe and efficient laboratory environment. The point of contact for this opportunity is Isabelle Fortin, who serves as the Contracting Authority and can be reached via email or phone. The work will be performed in Ottawa, Canada, and all deliverables must meet the rigorous testing and reporting requirements stipulated in the contract.

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NRC seeks certified provider for annual fume hood testing, calibration, and tracer gas containment in Ottawa.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ottawa, CAN

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25-58247 Advance Contract Award Notice for Laboratory Fume Hood Testing

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Préavis d’adjudication de contrat 25-58247 Services de certification et d’essais de gaz traceur

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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The National Research Council Canada (NRC) intends to award a contract for the annual certification, adjustment, and tracer gas containment testing of laboratory fume hoods located at NRC’s Ottawa. The objective is to engage a service provider with the necessary manufacturer authorization, technical certification, and specialized equipment to perform fume hood testing and adjustments in accordance with ANSI/CSA Z316.5:20 - Fume Hoods and Associated Exhaust Systems (Class D) standards. The contract will ensure regulatory compliance, laboratory safety, and consistent performance across all hoods equipped with Phoenix Controls venturi valves. The work includes annual airflow testing, calibration, face velocity measurements, tracer gas testing on a rotational sample, and submission of digital reports for each building.

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