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This Government Contract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on June 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Performance Testing and Validation Services

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The contract requires the performance of pre-delivery validation testing to ensure that quantum optical systems meet stringent technical specifications, including output power of at least 4 milliwatts, squeezed light levels of no less than 3.5 decibels under a loss condition of 10 percent or less, and precise wavelength fidelity at both 780 nanometers and 1560 nanometers. These tests must be executed using specialized quantum optics measurement systems to verify system performance prior to delivery, ensuring compliance with critical quantum technology benchmarks. The work is to be conducted within the National Capital Region, aligning with the requirements of the National Research Council of Canada, a federal agency under the Government of Canada. Responses must be submitted by July 12, 2026, and the activity is categorized as a subcontract under NAICS code 541380, which pertains to other scientific research and development services.

General Info

Perform pre-delivery quantum optical testing to meet power, squeezing, and wavelength specs in National Capital Region by July 12, 2026.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Conduct pre-delivery validation testing to verify output power (≥4 mW), squeezed light level (≥3.5 dB under ≤10% loss), and wavelength fidelity at 780 nm and 1560 nm using quantum optics measurement systems.

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