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Supply of New Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) System

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Response Deadline08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a subcontractor to supply a brand-new, off-the-shelf Atomic Force Microscope system with all components required to be new, unrefurbished, unused, and free from any counterfeit materials. The procurement is for a fully functional, industry-standard system designed for advanced scientific research, with no exceptions allowed for previously owned or rebuilt parts. The solicitation is open for bids with a deadline for responses set for August 18, 2026, and was posted on July 23, 2026. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 333318, which classifies it within the manufacturing of instruments and related products for scientific and medical purposes. The place of performance and specific delivery location are not detailed in the available data, but the system is intended for use under the Government of Canada’s research infrastructure. Bidders must ensure full compliance with specifications regarding system integrity, documentation, and component authenticity to be eligible for award.

General Info

NRC seeks brand-new atomic force microscope system for scientific research, all parts must be new and unrefurbished, bids due August 18, 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

333318 - Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

CAN

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Timeline

PostedJul 23

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 21 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Procurement and delivery of a new, off-the-shelf Atomic Force Microscope system with no refurbished, used, or counterfeit components.

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