New Inert Atmosphere Laboratory Glove Box

Title: New Inert Atmosphere Laboratory Glove Box Solicitation Number: 26-58153Publication Date: October 1, 2026Closing Date and Time: October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDTTrade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])Region of Opportunity: Canada Region of Delivery: Ottawa, ONGSIN: N6640Notice Type: Request for Proposal (RFP)Tendering Procedure: Open Description: The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires a New Inert Atmosphere Laboratory Glove Box. The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is March 31, 2027. All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2027. 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: The responsive bidder who meets all Mandatory Technical Criteria and offers the lowest price will be recommended for contract award. Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.Bid Receiving-Receptiondes [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: Helen Tran, Senior Procurement Officer, NRC, 236-464-0827, [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.Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register,visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.