Question 1

What is "Plastometry (PIP) system"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Overview:** The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking to procure one Profilometry-based Indentation Plastometry (PIP) system. 
- **Project Objectives:** The system will support advanced materials research and enable the characterization of mechanical properties of materials, particularly in relation to additive manufacturing, high-temperature materials, and mechanical property validation.
- **Contract Type & Value:** A detailed estimated value is not provided, but it encompasses hardware, software, accessories, installation, training, and support services. Deliverables must be received by March 31, 2026.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** National Research Council Canada (NRC)
- **Contact Details:** 
  - Marie Josée Lachance
  - Email: mariejosee.lachance@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
  - Phone: 343-550-4242
- **Important Dates:**
  - Posted: January 5, 2026
  - Due: January 27, 2026 (for Statements of Capabilities)

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** No specific certifications or registrations mentioned, but suppliers must be able to meet the technical requirements described.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Suppliers must provide a product that meets all stated Minimum Essential Requirements, particularly for mechanical property determination and hardware performance.
- **Set-aside Requirements:** None specified.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Opportunity is geographically restricted to Canada.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:**
  - Ability to generate full metal true stress-strain curves without previous data.
  - Finite-element-based inference algorithms for stress-strain correlation.
  - System must support high-throughput characterization (approx. 5 minutes per test).
- **Specific Technologies:**
  - Hardware capable of specified force capacity and operational temperatures.
  - Integrated software for data control, acquisition, inference, and analysis with optional cloud integration.
- **Deliverables:** System integration of hardware and software, installation, training, and support.
- **Performance Standards:** Must support standard electrical connections and environmental operating conditions.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:** Experience in the materials research domain is beneficial.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Familiarity with the NRC's existing lab workflows and data management practices would provide a competitive advantage.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Evaluation of Proposals:** Proposals will be assessed based on how well they meet the Minimum Essential Requirements.
- **Performance Requirements:** Past performance relevant to the PIP system capabilities may be considered, though specific weighting criteria are not provided.

This structured summary provides an overview of the PIP system procurement opportunity from NRC, highlighting the essential and preferred qualifications that potential suppliers should meet to assess their fit for the contract.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 27, 2026 (14 days left).

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