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What is "Mobile Hyperspectral Camera"?

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**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 (karl.payong@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca)
- **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.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 20, 2026 (1 day left).

Question 3

Where can I submit a proposal or get solicitation documents?

Accepted Answer

You can access the full solicitation documents and submit your proposal at: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-484-14397312

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