University of Alberta - Request for Proposal - Laser Ablation System

The University of Alberta’s Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department is soliciting proposals for a 193 nm portable Laser Ablation System to be deployed at the Integrated Geobiology Research Facility as the primary solid-sampling interface for a Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS. The system must support advanced research in trace-element geochemistry, geochronology, and elemental and isotopic imaging of geological and biological materials, requiring precise, reliable, and high-resolution analytical capabilities. Vendors must provide full compliance with all technical specifications, including portability, laser stability, ablation cell design, and compatibility with the existing ICP-MS instrument; proposals that fail to address critical requirements in full will be penalized or disqualified. Proposals are due by June 9, 2026, and must include detailed information on supply, delivery, installation, training, and ongoing technical support. The contracting authority for this solicitation, identified as Paul Wain, can be reached via email at paul.wain@ualberta.ca. The instrument will be installed and used at the University of Alberta in Alberta, Canada, and all deliverables must align with the operational needs of the IGRF. Only complete submissions meeting every specified technical and logistical criterion will be considered for award, with evaluation based on technical merit, vendor capability, and proposed support structure.