One (1) Growth Chamber

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is seeking to acquire one growth chamber for the Harrow Research and Development Centre under solicitation ESC-2627-068. This procurement is exclusively reserved for suppliers pre-qualified under Supply Arrangement E60PV-19EQUI for Laboratory and Scientific Equipment. The contract will be awarded to the responsive bidder who meets all mandatory technical criteria and offers the lowest aggregate price. The required growth chamber must be a single-tier unit with vertical air flow, woodless wall construction with CFC-free insulation, and a water-cooled, hermetically sealed condensing unit. Key technical specifications include a temperature range of +4°C to +40°C when lights are off and +10°C to +35°C when lights are on, with PID control within plus or minus 0.5°C. Humidity requirements are a minimum of 90% RH with lights off and 75% RH with lights on. The unit must be configured for 120/208 volt, three phase, 60 cycle, four wire plus ground electrical service and must hold CSA and/or ULC certification. Additional requirements include multi-level security password protection for controllers and a comprehensive warranty for equipment and labor for at least 24 months following on-site installation and commissioning. Safety features must include both primary and secondary temperature safety limits with audible alarms and automatic power cutoff. To ensure performance, the unit must be fully assembled and tested at the manufacturer's facility prior to shipment.