Hail Impact Testing Equipment Supply

The contract entails the supply of a complete hail impact tester system designed to subject solar thermal collectors and photovoltaic panels to controlled, repeatable hail simulations compliant with IEC 61215-2:2021, ISO 9806:2017, and ANSI/FM 4473 standards. The system must generate ice projectiles with precise velocity, size, and frequency to replicate real-world hail conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable testing outcomes for performance and durability validation. It must be fully integrated, including all necessary hardware, software, safety controls, and calibration tools to support laboratory-based testing without external augmentation. The system is to be delivered and deployed at a location in Ontario, excluding the National Capital Region, under a subcontract arrangement governed by the National Research Council of Canada under the Government of Canada. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a firm response deadline of May 25, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 333291 indicates the focus on other industrial machinery manufacturing, reflecting the specialized engineering nature of the equipment. All components must meet strict technical specifications for accuracy, repeatability, and safety to ensure compliance with international testing benchmarks and facilitate certification of photovoltaic and solar thermal products.