Chemical Beam Epitaxy (CBE) Growth System for III-V Semiconductors

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP) Title: Chemical Beam Epitaxy (CBE) Growth System for III-V Semiconductors Solicitation Number: 26-58143 Publication Date: October 14th, 2026 Closing Date and Time: November 9th, 2026 14:00 EST Trade Agreements: • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA) • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA) • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) • Canada–Honduras Free Trade Agreement • Canada–Korea Free Trade Agreement • Canada–Panama Free Trade Agreement • Canada–Peru Free Trade Agreement • Canada–Ukraine Free Trade Agreement • Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement • World Trade Organization – Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP) Region of Opportunity: World Region of Delivery: Canada (Ontario) GSIN: N3670 L3-Electronic manufacturing and processing machinery Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP) Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council requires the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a Chemical Beam Epitaxy (CBE) growth system to replace the National Research Council’s (NRC) legacy epitaxial infrastructure. The deliverables are required to be delivered by January 7th, 2028. Solicitation of Offer Submission Eligibility: This solicitation of offers is subject to the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. This means that only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected. Basis of selection: Highest combined rating of technical merit, price and Canadian value added. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: [email protected] 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: Jessica Canas Senior Contracting Authority National Research Council 2620 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, ON L5K 1B4 Telephone: 437-431-2932 E-mail: [email protected] 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.