Atomic Force Microscope

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Atomic Force Microscope Solicitation Number: 24-58246 Publication Date: December 12 2024 Closing Date and Time: January 9 2025 at 2:00 PM EST Please note that the National Research Council Canada will be closed for the holidays starting at noon Tuesday, December 24, 2024, until the reopening of business on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Any questions or submissions submitted during this time will be addressed on January 2, 2025 Trade Agreements: Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA), Canada-PanamaFree Trade Agreement (CPAFTA), Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA), Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA), Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) Region of Opportunity: Ontario, Canada Region of Delivery: National Capital Region, Canada GSIN: UNSPSC 41122600, L3-Laboratory microscope slides and supplies, N6640, Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Notice Type: Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC), Quantum and Nanotechnologies (NANO) requires… one high revolution atomic force microscopy (HR AFM) to support the Materials Facility at the NRC’s Quantum and Nanotechnologies Research Centre’s research towards research on nanomaterials. All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31 2025. Security Requirements are required for this Propose Procurement Basis of selection: Lowest Price Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. Procuring Office: Kelsie Coughlan, National Research Council of Canada, Finance and Procurement Services, 1200 Montreal road, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0R6, 343-550-0471, Kelsie.Coughlan@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca The NRC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in NRC contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), bid solicitations and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities . Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, bid solicitation or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Bidder's part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.