Description:
This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by the University of Ottawa (the “University”) to prospective proponents to submit proposals for a two-dimensional infrared (2D-IR) spectrometer, funded by the Canada Foundation for Innovation and the Ontario Research Fund.
THE DELIVERABLES:
The University of Ottawa is pleased to invite qualified vendors to submit a proposal for a complete solution to implement 2D-IR spectroscopy, including the optical pulse shaper to generate the excitation pulse sequence, the time delay scanning stage, the sample cell holder and the imaging spectrograph and dual-line HgCdTe array detector to record the emitted signal. The system should be able to operate at up to a 100 kHz repetition rate.
The project will establish a two-dimensional infrared (2D-IR) spectrometer—the first of its kind in Canada—for use in chemistry, physics, and materials science applications. 2D-IR spectroscopy uses a sequence of three mid-IR laser fields to induce a nonlinear response in a material sample. Pulse-shaper based spectrometers provide the greatest flexibility of pulse sequence design with enhanced ease of use. An integrated solution ensures seamless mechanical and electronic compatibility.
MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. 2D-IR Spectrometer:
1.1 Acousto-optic modulator (AOM) based 2D-IR spectrometer must be capable of operating at up to 100 kHz
1.2 IR HgCdTe array must have 2 rows of 64 pixels
1.3 Monochromator must have a 150-mm focal length with a 2-grating turret
1.4 Must include an arbitrary waveform generator and all necessary software
1.5 Must include an RF amplifier capable of running at 100 kHz
1.6 Must include an air-cooled chiller for the RF amplifier and the AOM in the pulse shaper
1.7 Must include a sample cell
2. Other Requirements
2.1 Installation and training must be included.
2.2 Must include one (1) year warranty on parts and labor.
2.3 Must include one (1) year phone and email support
