39903-270373 - Fluorescent Imaging System

Scope Summary

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Canada Buys posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by 26 November 2026 at 2:00pm EST. All bids submitted after 2:00pm EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide a high-end, automated inverted research microscope platform to support a range of imaging workflows within a high-containment research environment to The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). There are no security requirements associated with this requirement. 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, as defined in the Annex Solicitation of Offers Definitions, are eligible for this solicitation of offers. Offers submitted by Suppliers of a Non-Trading Partner will be rejected.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (CA-QC).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-11-26 · 12 days left.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty Mandatory
  Confirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.
  Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).
  Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions