Purchase of a Dual Laser Cutter/ Engraver

The National Research Council of Canada is soliciting offers for the purchase of a dual laser cutter and engraver to support prototyping activities involving the cutting of large plastic sheets and the engraving of plastics, painted metals, and bare metal parts. The required system must feature a material processing bed of at least 900mm x 600mm, an enclosed and interlocked processing area, an aluminum grid cutting bed, and a vacuum table bed. Key performance specifications include a positional accuracy of 10 micrometers or better, an engraving speed of at least 4000 mm/s, a vision system for fiducial alignment with 100um precision, and a standalone HEPA/activated carbon air-filtration unit with a minimum flow capacity of 850 cubic meters per hour. The equipment must be compatible with a 240V outlet and possess CSA or equivalent electrical certification. The contract term is established from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027, with all deliverables due by March 31, 2027. Delivery is governed by Incoterms 2020 DAP Ontario. Award selection is based on the lowest evaluated price among offers that meet all mandatory technical criteria. Proposals must be submitted electronically as two separate attachments, a Technical Offer and a Financial Offer, with a maximum email size of 10MB. Payments will be processed via the Receiver General for Canada within 30 days of receiving an undisputed invoice. The contractor is responsible for all insurance costs and must comply with environmentally preferable packaging standards and integrity verification requirements.