Basic Information

Reference Number

0000294655

Issuing Organization

University of Ottawa

Owner Organization

University of Ottawa

Solicitation Type

RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal)

Solicitation Number

44985-3a-RFP

Title

Two-dimensional infrared (2D-IR) spectrometer

Source ID

PU.AC.ON.11752.C2817476

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:2026/03/31

Description

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

Dates

Publication

2025/05/28 01:26:21 PM EDT

Bid Intent

Not Available

Question Acceptance Deadline

2025/06/11 03:00:00 PM EDT

Questions are submitted online

Yes

Closing Date

2025/06/25 03:00:00 PM EDT

Contact Information

Mohamed Ben Abdelkerim

6135625800 ext. 8273

mbenabde@uottawa.ca

Buyer Preferences, Guidelines & Requirements

General Requirements

- Certification/Training

- 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	Qualitative Proposal - 44985-3a-RFP	Yes	No
Attachment #2	Pricing Proposal - 44985-3a-RFP	Yes	No
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Additional Bidding Instructions

Proposals to be Submitted in Prescribed Format
Proponents must submit one electronic copy of their proposal in the format specified on MERX and in the manner described below. Proponents should only include pricing in the specific portion of the proposal noted in Appendix C – Pricing.
The proponent must submit their proposal in an electronic copy of their proposal via Merx with two (2) separate attachments (files) containing the Proponent’s proposal labelled in the following manner:

Attachment #1 Technical/Qualitative Proposal: 44985-3a-RFP - Insert Proponents Name

Attachment #1 includes the following documents:

Submission Form (Appendix B)
Mandatory Technical Specifications Requirements Response (Appendix D, Section D)
Rated Criteria Response (Appendix D, Section E)
Equipment, Utility and Environmental Requirements (Appendix F)
Supplemental Information (Appendix G)
Security Risk Assessment (Appendix I)
Proponent’s Checklist (Appendix J)
All supporting technical documentation for the proposal
Detailed quotation without pricing

Do not include pricing information in this Attachment #1.

Attachment #2 – Pricing Proposal: Name and Insert Proponent’s Name
Attachment #2 must include the following documents:

Pricing (Appendix C):
1. Financial Submission Form (Appendix C-1)
2. The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Form (Appendix C-2)
Detailed quotation with pricing

Proponents must include pricing in this Attachment #2.

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