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Ultrasensitive Spectrometer

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24-58123International

Submission Closed10/23/2024, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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The National Research Council of Canada has issued an Advance Contract Award Notice, solicitation number 24-58123, for the procurement of an ultrasensitive spectrometer to be utilized in the Ultrafast Quantum Photonics Laboratory located at 100 Sussex Drive. The required system must consist of a high-resolution spectrograph and an ultrasensitive camera designed to provide spectroscopy for low-power visible and near-infrared light while maintaining minimal electronic noise. This equipment is intended to expand existing laboratory capacities and facilitate the development of new optical technologies. Delta Photonics has been identified as the pre-selected supplier for this procurement to ensure compatibility with existing systems. Due to these specific technical requirements and the resulting lack of competition, the procurement cites various trade agreement exclusions. The project is managed by the Government of Canada, with Kacendra Dion serving as the primary point of contact.

General Info

NRC will procure an ultrasensitive spectrometer from Delta Photonics for quantum photonics research.

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Government of Canada → National Research Council Canada

NAICS

334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

*Ontario (except NCR), CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 23

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Response DeadlineOct 23

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Submission Closed

10/23/2024, 06:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council Canada

Contacts1 person available

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council Canada

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Kacendra DionPoint of Contact

Full Description

The National Research Council (NRC) of Canada has a requirement for the supply of an ultrasensitive spectrometer, consisting of a spectrograph and ultrasensitive camera, for use in the Ultrafast Quantum Photonics Laboratory (UQP) at 100 Sussex Drive. This new spectrometer will introduce new capacity for spectroscopy of low-power visible and near-infrared light, while maintaining low levels of additional electronic noise. This capability will expand our existing capacity for spectroscopy and enable the development of new optical technologies in the UQP laboratory. The system must meet all the mandatory technical requirements as specified below: • High-Resolution Spectrograph • Ultrasensitive Camera • Combined Spectrograph and Camera, also known as a Spectrometer