Mobile Hyperspectral Camera

PURPOSE & SCOPE:

• What is being procured/granted? The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) seeks proposals for the purchase and delivery of a Mobile Hyperspectral Camera capable of Visible Electromagnetic Spectrum Analysis.
• Project scope and objectives: The objective is to acquire a hyperspectral imaging device that enhances the laboratory's capabilities for advanced plant research, leading to improved research outcomes.
• Contract type and estimated value: This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a contract term anticipated to start on January 30, 2026, and ending on November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for two additional one-year periods.

BUYER INFORMATION:

• Issuing organization: National Research Council Canada (NRC)
• Contact details: Karl Payong ([email protected])
• Important dates:
  • Posted date: December 24, 2025
  • Proposal due date: January 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST
  • Contract performance period anticipated to begin: January 30, 2026

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Required certifications/registrations: Compliance with the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement; only Canadian Suppliers may submit proposals.
• Mandatory qualifications: Offers must meet all mandatory criteria specified in the solicitation documents and provide sufficient and detailed information for evaluation.
• Set-aside requirements: N/A
• Geographic restrictions or location requirements: Offerors must be Canadian suppliers.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Key technical capabilities needed: The camera must be capable of high-resolution hyperspectral imaging and visible electromagnetic spectrum analysis.
• Specific technologies, methodologies, or approaches required: Compliance with environmentally preferable packaging specifications is required.
• Deliverables and performance standards: All deliverables must be received by March 30, 2026.
• Evaluation criteria: Evaluation will be based on adherence to mandatory requirements and pricing, with the lowest price submitted by a qualified offeror selected.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nice-to-have certifications or experience: Experience in providing advanced imaging solutions could provide a competitive edge.
• Preferred qualifications: Not specified, but any additional relevant experience with similar technologies may enhance proposals.
• Additional evaluation factors that give competitive advantage: Proposals that include commitments to reducing greenhouse gas emissions may receive favorable consideration.

KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:

• How proposals will be evaluated: Proposals will be evaluated based on meeting mandatory criteria and the lowest price.
• Weighting of different criteria: Specific weighting not mentioned, but all proposals must meet mandatory requirements to be considered.
• Past performance requirements: Past performance details are not specified but may be inferred from the overall reputation and experience related to the technologies offered.