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High-Vacuum Chamber Fabrication

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Response Deadline10/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the fabrication of a single cubic or rectangular high-vacuum vessel for prime contractors working on National Research Council Canada laboratory projects. The scope of work requires precision welding and assembly of a stainless steel chamber designed to achieve a vacuum level of 1x10-6 Torr. Key technical requirements include the installation of a hinged door and the integration of various flanges, specifically DN160CF, DN125CF, DN100CF, KF-50, KF-40, KF-25, and KF-16, with mounting features produced via CNC machining according to Drawing ME-000-08711 Rev. B. The project is categorized under NAICS code 332710 and will be performed in British Columbia. Interested parties must adhere to the timeline established by the Government of Canada, with the response deadline set for October 14, 2026. The final deliverable is one fully completed vacuum vessel meeting all specified technical and precision standards.

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Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

British Columbia, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58133.

The full solicitation package (14 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Purchase of one (1) General-Purpose Laboratory Vacuum Vessel

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PostedOct 2

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Response DeadlineOct 14

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10/14/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Fabricates a cubic/rectangular vacuum vessel for prime contractors on National Research Council Canada (NRC) laboratory projects. Performs precision welding and assembly of a stainless steel chamber capable of 1x10-6 Torr, including installation of a hinged door and integration of DN160CF, DN125CF, DN100CF, KF-50, KF-40, KF-25, and KF-16 flanges. Uses CNC machining for mounting features per Drawing ME-000-08711 Rev. B. Delivers one completed vacuum vessel.

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