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SLS 3D Printing System Supply

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Response Deadline09/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking to procure a commercially available Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing system designed to meet specific technical requirements for additive manufacturing applications. The contract is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 333332, focused on the supply of equipment that aligns with industry standards for precision, reliability, and performance. Delivery of the system must be completed under DAP Incoterms, which places responsibility on the supplier to deliver the equipment to a named destination in Canada, covering all transport costs and risks up to that point, including export clearance but excluding import duties and taxes, which fall to the buyer. The solicitation is open to qualified vendors with a response deadline of September 2, 2026, and the place of performance is specified as Canada, indicating the system will be deployed within Canadian government or research facilities. While no set-aside provisions or specific point of contact details are provided, the opportunity is publicly accessible via the Canada Buys portal for interested suppliers to review full requirements and submit proposals.

General Info

Procure commercially available SLS 3D printer for Canada, delivered DAP, deadline September 2, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

333332View NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

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PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineSep 2

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Response Deadline

09/02/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Full Description

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Procurement of a new, commercially available Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printing system that meets technical specifications for delivery under DAP Incoterms.

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