Laboratory-Scale Gas Atomizer

The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting a laboratory-scale Gas Atomizer to be supplied, delivered, and installed at its Clean Energy Innovation facility in Mississauga to support advanced research in battery and energy materials by producing high-quality spherical metal and alloy powders. The equipment must meet strict mandatory technical criteria, including a minimum production capacity of 1 kg of steel or equivalent alloy per atomization cycle, the ability to atomize at least twelve specified metals and their alloys including iron, copper, aluminum, nickel, cobalt, manganese, gold, silver, tin, lead, zinc, and titanium, precise control of median particle size (D50) between 10 and 100 micrometers, and ensuring at least 95% of particles are spherical. The system must include a melting and alloying unit capable of processing powders, ingots, and recycled materials. The contract requires the vendor to also provide complete on-site installation using supplied equipment, a full set of English technical documentation, and a minimum of five days of on-site training for up to four personnel within 15 days after installation. A minimum 24-month manufacturer’s warranty covering all parts, labor, and shipping is mandatory. The bidding process is governed by a lowest evaluated price with mandatory technical criteria framework, where failure to meet any of the technical requirements renders the bid non-responsive. All offers must be submitted electronically as two separate files — a Technical Offer with Annex G compliance and a Financial Offer with Annex F pricing — with strict separation of financial data to avoid disqualification. Delivery must occur no later than 24 weeks after contract award under DAP Mississauga, Ontario Incoterms® 2020 terms, with all delivery charges included, though customs duties and applicable taxes are the contractor’s responsibility. The award will be made on a fixed-price basis in Canadian dollars, with payment due within 30 days of receipt of a compliant invoice, and interest accruing at the average rate plus 3% annually on overdue amounts. Contractors must hold a valid Procurement Business Number and certify compliance with Canada’s Code of Conduct for Procurement, the Integrity Declaration, and the Ineligibility and Suspension Policy. Security requirements outlined in Annex H, confidentiality obligations, data protection mandates, anti-forced labor commitments, and reciprocal procurement compliance are integral elements of the contract. Record-keeping must be maintained for the contract term and for seven years after final payment, subject to audit and inspection by Canada. Proprietary information must be clearly