Notice of Proposed Procurement X-ray Micro Computed Tomography (Micro CT)

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: X-ray Micro Computed Tomography (Micro CT) Solicitation Number: 23-58025. Publication Date: August 23, 2023. Closing Date and Time: September 6, 2023 at 2pm EDT. Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA) • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • World Trade Organization – Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) Region of Opportunity: National Capital Region Region of Delivery: National Capital Region UNSPC: 42201500 Medical computed tomography CT or CAT systems and related products. Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) has a requirement for the supply and delivery of one (1) Benchtop x-ray imaging system that will be referred to as “The Micro CT” to support the Materials Facility at the NRC’s Security and Disruptive Technology Research Center’s research towards additive manufacturing and nanocomposites. The Micro CT must include all parts. All the deliverables must be received on or before November 30, 2023. Basis of selection: Lowest price Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Katie Homuth, Senior Contracting Officer, Finance and Procurement Services, National Research Council Canada / Government of Canada, 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa ON K1A 0R6 Katie.Homuth@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca / 343-549-4539 The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party.