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Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer

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25-58018International

Submission Closed05/19/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking to procure a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer (SMPS) under solicitation number 25-58018. This scientific instrument will be used to measure the size distribution and number concentration of aerosol particles, specifically targeting ranges from a few nanometers to several hundred nanometers. The equipment is primarily intended for use within the Construction Research Centre’s bioaerosol facility, though it will also provide critical support for various projects across the metrology and aerospace research centres. This federal solicitation was posted on May 19, 2025, with a response deadline set for the same day at 14:00 UTC. The place of performance for this contract is within Canada. Interested parties may coordinate with the primary point of contact, Mike Cox, regarding the technical requirements for this air quality monitoring and nanoparticle research equipment.

General Info

NRC Canada seeks a Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer for aerosol particle size measurement.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 19

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 19

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Submission Closed

05/19/2025, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Mike CoxPoint of Contact

Full Description

To procure a scanning mobility particle sizer (SMPS) for real-time nanoparticle sizing for use primarily within Construction Research Centre’s bioaerosol facility and to also support other projects within construction, metrology, and aerospace research centres. An SMPS is a scientific instrument used to measure the size distribution and concentration of aerosol particles in the air. SMPS systems are commonly used in atmospheric science, air quality monitoring and nanoparticle research to analyze particle size ranges from a few nanometers to several hundred nanometers in diameter. In this instance, the SMPS is required to measure the size distribution and number concentration of aerosol particles in Construction Research Centre’s bioaerosol facility.