Basic Information

Reference Number

0000259481

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Owner Organization

University of Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

40178-7C-RFP

Title

SAXS/WAXS/GISAX System

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C97953

Agreement Types

Broader Public Sector (BPS)

Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement(CETA)

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Details

Location

Canada, Ontario, Ottawa

Delivery Point

University of Ottawa

Purchase Type

One Time Only- Delivery Date:2024/05/01

Description

The Unversity of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified proponents to submit a proposal for SAXS/WAXS/GISAX System for analysis of nanostructured materials, thin layers and electrodes.

General Description:
This state-of-the-art system will be used for analysis of nanostructured materials, layers and electrodes. The proposed SAXS/WAXS/GISAX system will have features including automated alignment, a wide range of sample holders for solid (powder and thin films) and liquid samples. The system will be equipped with a 2D imaging detector with a large detector surface, thus capable of measuring very large q values important for resolving very small structural details. Another important feature of the system is the capability of Grazing-Incidence Small-Angle X-ray Scattering (GI-SAXS) Stage, necessary to characterize surface structures on the nanometer scale.

Specifications listed in Appendix A – Technical Specifications Compliance Form of this RFP are the mandatory minimum requirements for the SAXS/WAXS/GISAX System.

Mandatory Minimum Requirements for the SAXS/WAXS/GISAX System:

1.0 - SAXS System
1.1 - The proposed system must be equiped with a SAXS control unit
1.2 - The proposed system must have the ability to perform measurement in air and vacuum.
1.3 - The proposed system must have Multi-purpose sample stage
1.4 - The proposed system must include X-RAY SOURCE (Cu) and X-RAY OPTICS, High briliance 100 micro microsource with Cu X-ray tube
1.5 - The proposed system must include a High-performance oil-free membrane pump with connectors and accessories
1.6 - The proposed system must be equipped with a 2D Hybrid Photon Counting (HPC) Detector
1.7 - The proposed system must include a GISAXS Sample Stage for high-precision GISAXS/GIXD measurements, including:

GISAXS
In-plane (phi) rotation module
Sample pedestal

1.8 - The proposed system must include heated sampler (ambient to 350oC), including:

Holder for multiple solid samples
Holders for multiple paste/gel samples
Holder for multiple disposable capillaries
Multi-cuvette holder for sample holders

2.0 - Accessories for In-Situ Measurements
2.1 - The proposed system must include a GISAXS Heated Module (ambient to 500oC). Samples can be studied under various gas compositions.
2.2 - The proposed system must include an Electrochemical Cell for SAXS for performing in-situ SAXS/WAXS-studies of electrochemical systems, including a potentiostat/galvanostat.

3.0 - Computer and Software
3.1 - The proposed system must be equipped with a computer and monitor
3.2 - The proposed system must include the control software
3.3 - The proposed system must include an analysis data processing and data evaluation control software

4.0 - Warranty, Installation and Training
4.1 - The proposed system must include 3 years manufacturer’s warranty.
4.2 - The proposed system must include installation and on-site training.

5.0 - Other
5.1 - The proposed system must have maximum dimensions of 3m long and 1.5m wide.
5.2 - All electrical components must have CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certification, or accepted equivalent as per Electrical Safety Authority Recognized Certification Mark at the following link: https://esasafe.com/electrical-products/recognized-certification-marks/

Otherwise, all electrical components must be able to undergo the appliable electrical inspection, and/or, certification, without voiding the system warranty.

Dates

Publication

2023/11/10 09:01:37 PM EST

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance DeadlineA - Previous Amendment

2023/11/24 03:00:00 PM EST

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2023/12/04 03:00:00 PM EST

Contact Information

Charles Gosselin

613-562-5800 ext. 1943

cgossel2@uottawa.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Installation Required

- Insurance Required

- Training Required

- Warranty Information Required

Bid Submission Process

Bid Submission Type

Electronic Bid Submission

Pricing

In attached document

Bid Documents List

Item Name	Description	Mandatory	Limited to 1 file
Attachment #1	Technical Qualitative Proposal	Yes	No
Attachment #2	Financial Proposal	Yes	No
No entries

Additional Bidding Instructions

No pricing should be included in Attachment #1 - Technical Qualitative
Please refer to RFP "Section 2.3 PROPOSAL SUBMITTED ONLY IN PRESCRIBED MANNER" for Proposal submition instructions.

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