Fiber Laser Cutter for Aluminum and Copper

The National Research Council Canada is seeking a high-precision, enclosed fiber-laser cutting system capable of reliably cutting aluminum and copper for battery prototype components through solicitation 26-58021, with a submission deadline of July 27, 2026 at 14:00 EDT. The system must feature a fiber-type laser with a minimum power output of 3000W and a 10:1 operational turn-down ratio, a work area between 400x300mm and 635x635mm, a Z-axis of at least 50mm, and positioning precision of 0.1mm or better. It must cut 4.064mm aluminum and 3.175mm copper at speeds of at least 1m/min, include an auto-tracking laser head, a fully enclosed work area, integrated gas assist support for oxygen, nitrogen, and air, and an active protection system against back-reflected laser energy. The scope includes delivery, installation, commissioning, and training, with all deliverables required to be received at NRC Building U91, 2320 Lester Road, Ottawa, ON K1V 1S2. The system must be delivered under Incoterms® 2020 Delivery at Place (Vancouver, BC), with the vendor responsible for all shipping, customs, and duty costs. Only Canadian suppliers are eligible under the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement, and offers must be submitted electronically in three distinct sealed attachments labeled Technical Offer, Financial Offer, and Forms, with a total message size not exceeding 10MB; compressed files, links, or physical submissions are prohibited. The contract is awarded on the basis of the lowest evaluated price among compliant offers, with all mandatory technical requirements identified with the word “must” serving as pass/fail gates; failure to meet these disqualifies an offer from financial review. Offerors must submit sample cuts within 15 business days of receiving materials, accompanied by a detailed cutting report. Acceptance of the system by Canada requires a formal written request from the contractor, followed by a 30-day inspection period; rejection allows Canada to require corrections at the contractor’s expense without additional cost. Payment terms specify undisputed invoices will be settled within 30 days of receipt in acceptable form, with 15% withholding for non-resident contractors unless a CRA waiver is provided. Invoices must be emailed