RFP 300 kV Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscope

Natural Resources Canada requires the supply, delivery, installation, configuration, and commissioning of a new 300 kV Scanning/Transmission Electron Microscope system to be delivered to Hamilton, Ontario, with all installation, configuration, and commissioning activities, along with comprehensive operator training, finalized by March 31, 2028. The initial delivery must occur no later than March 31, 2027, and the entire contract period extends from the award date through March 31, 2029. The contractor must be capable of providing optional in-situ Transmission Electron Microscopy holders for heating and electrical biasing and must offer warranty and maintenance services covering up to four additional one-year option periods. Responses must be submitted by the deadline of August 4, 2026, and late submissions will not be accepted. The solicitation, identified as WS5703747890, was posted on July 24, 2026, under the NAICS code 334516, and is managed by the Government of Canada through Public Works and Government Services, with Eric Biber listed as the primary contracting authority.