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Quantum resistance calibration suite
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The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking the supply of two advanced resistance calibration suites designed to measure electrical resistance with an extremely high degree of precision, traceable to fundamental constants and achieving an uncertainty of 3 parts per billion or better. These integrated quantum resistance systems are crucial for supporting electrical standards, the realization of the kilogram, and scientific research in mass and electrical metrology. Each suite consists of a Quantum Hall Resistance (QHR) standard, a cryogenic current comparator (CCC), associated electronics, control software, and cryogenic systems that operate without the need for liquid helium. The first system will feature a compact, simplified design intended for integration with the existing NRC Kibble balance equipment, enabling mass traceability aligned with the kilogram definition and incorporating a QHR sample array with multiple calculable resistance values. The second system is tailored for low-temperature research and calibration applications, capable of accommodating a variety of QHR sample types with operation at temperatures as low as 1.3 K or below, maintaining high stability and a minimum magnetic field strength of 9 Tesla. Both systems will be outfitted with all necessary components to ensure full functionality of the QHR and CCC equipment. Responses to this solicitation are due by March 20, 2026, and the location of performance is Ontario, Canada.
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Ontario (except NCR), CANSet-Aside
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Submission Closed
