Question 1

What is "Nitrogen gas generators"?

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### OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **What is being procured?** The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure three (3) Nitrogen gas generators.
- **Project scope and objectives:** The generators are intended for use in mass spectrometry labs to supply nitrogen for various mass spectrometers and robotic instrumentation.
- **Contract type and estimated value:** The selection will be based on the lowest price tendered. Estimated contract value is not specified in the documents.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing organization:** National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- **Contact details:** France Lemelin, Email: france.lemelin@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
- **Important dates:** 
  - Posted: December 8, 2025
  - Due: December 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST
  - Performance Period: Deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2026.

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required certifications/registrations:** 
  - Bid submissions must comply with the Policy on Reciprocal Procurement.
- **Mandatory qualifications:**
  - Proposals must come from Canadian Suppliers or Suppliers of an Applicable Trading Partner.
- **Geographic restrictions or location requirements:** 
  - Limited to Canadian Businesses or those from trading partners under specific trade agreements.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key technical capabilities needed:**
  - Generators should supply nitrogen to multiple mass spectrometers, connection types and inlet specifications have been provided (e.g., 1¼” NPT connection).
- **Deliverables and performance standards:** 
  - Functional Nitrogen gas generators compatible with the existing lab infrastructure (e.g., existing 1/4” tubing).
- **Evaluation criteria:** Proposals will be evaluated primarily based on price; no specific scoring system has been detailed.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-have certifications or experience:** 
  - Experience with nitrogen gas solutions in laboratory settings or a familiarity with mass spectrometry applications.
- **Additional evaluation factors:** While not specified, prior experience with similar contracts may enhance competitiveness.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **How proposals will be evaluated:** The bids will be assessed on the basis of the lowest price.
- **Past performance requirements:** Past performance is not explicitly mentioned but may be implicitly considered through bidder eligibility and reputation within the industry.

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Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is December 23, 2025 (Overdue).

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