Deformable Mirror Supply

The contract involves the supply of a high-precision deformable mirror designed for integration into the REVOLT Adaptive Optics system, featuring a 27 mm clear aperture and a dense actuator array with 19 to 20 actuators per diameter spaced at a 1.5 mm pitch. The mirror must deliver a minimum tip/tilt stroke of 15 micrometers with a settling time of no more than 0.5 milliseconds and maintain hysteresis at or below 2 percent to ensure accurate and rapid wavefront correction. These specifications are critical for maintaining system performance under dynamic conditions and achieving the stringent optical requirements of the REVOLT platform. The component must be engineered for reliability, repeatability, and seamless interoperability within the existing adaptive optics architecture. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under the National Research Council of Canada, part of the Government of Canada, with the North American Industry Classification System code 334510 indicating classification under optical instrument and equipment manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 7, 2026, with a firm response deadline of July 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and the place of performance is not specified beyond the Canadian government context. The tender is publicly accessible through the CanadaBuys portal, and while no set-aside provisions are noted, the expectation is for qualified suppliers to meet all technical and delivery milestones aligned with the Canadian public sector procurement standards.