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This Subcontract opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on May 21, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Supply of Liquid Helium in Cryogenic Dewars

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The contract entails the delivery of liquid helium in vacuum-insulated cryogenic dewars to support scientific research activities across National Research Council of Canada facilities located in the National Capital Region. The supplier is expected to ensure consistent, safe, and reliable transportation of cryogenic liquid helium, maintaining strict thermal containment to prevent boil-off and preserve sample integrity for sensitive experiments. All deliveries must comply with rigorous safety and handling protocols appropriate for cryogenic materials, and the dewars must meet industry standards for vacuum insulation and structural integrity to support extended storage and transport without compromise. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 325188, indicating it pertains to other chemical and allied product manufacturing, specifically tailored to cryogenic fluid supply operations. The opportunity was posted on May 21, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026, and is issued by the Government of Canada through the National Research Council of Canada. Performance is restricted to the National Capital Region, requiring the vendor to have logistical capabilities to service NRC facilities reliably within this geographic scope. All activities under this contract must align with federal procurement standards and government safety regulations governing hazardous material handling and delivery.

General Info

Supply and delivery of liquid helium in cryogenic dewars for NRC research in National Capital Region.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

325188 - All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 25-58049.

The full solicitation package (18 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Amendment 7 - RFSO 25-58049 Supply and Delivery of Dewars and Compressed Gas Cylinders

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada
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Delivery of liquid helium in vacuum-insulated cryogenic dewars for research use at NRC facilities.

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