01689-210318/A - Transmission Electron Microscope (01689-210318/A)

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Solicitation Number: 01689-210318/A Title: Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM)

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, has a requirement for the purchase of one (1) Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) for multiple users with varying experience levels covering a diversity of disciplines. The main interest areas are biological samples, immunology and tomography.

Cryogenic electron microscopy is an area of interest as well as correlative light electron microscopy.

Delivery, installation, initial training and on-site training must be completed on or before 31 March 2021.

There is an optional site visit associated with this requirement. Consult Part 2 – Bidder Instructions.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-GPA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), and the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

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solicitation process. The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.

Please direct any enquiries to:

Name: Renee Davis Title: Supply Specialist Telephone No.: (343) 550-7805 E-mail address: Renee.Davis@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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