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ACAN Quantum Cascade Laser in the mid-wave infrared with cooling and control units

Department of National Defence (DND)

Published: Aug 10, 2026

Updated: Aug 11, 2026

Source: CanadaBuys - Government of Canada

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the general supplies and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratories. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 25, 2026.

Published through CanadaBuys - Government of Canada, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the general supplies sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Advance Contract Award Notice Definition of ACAN An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is a public notice informing suppliers that Canada intends to award a contract for goods, services or construction to a pre-identified supplier, and invites other suppliers to express their interest by submitting a statement of capabilities. If no other supplier submits a statement of capabilities demonstrating how they meet the set requirements in the ACAN by the closing date stated in the ACAN, the buyer may then proceed with the award to the pre-identified supplier. Purpose of the ACAN Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) – Valcartier requires the procurement of a quantum cascade laser to support laboratory-based experimentation and research involving infrared sensor technologies. The equipment is essential for conducting testing, characterization, and performance evaluation activities in support of DRDC’s scientific and technological research objectives. Requirement description The DRDC has a requirement for the supply of quantity 1, Quantum Cascade Laser in the mid-wave infrared with cooling and control units. The Quantum Cascade Laser must include the complete drive control and circuitry as well as water chiller system (as applicable) Evaluation criteria for assessment of statement of capabilities (minimum essential requirements) Any interested supplier must demonstrate in their statement of capabilities that its product/equipment/system (as appropriate) meets the following requirements: Specifications Value Minimal output power 2 Watts ±10% (average in CW mode) Wavelength 4.600 µm ± 0.005µm Linewidth 85% fit to Gaussian) Beam ellipticity < 1.5 Beam size < 5 mm (1/e2 intensity width) Beam divergence < 4 mrad (1/e2 intensity width) Laser modes CW or pulsed External modulation TTL signal modulation & Analog signal modulation Modulation frequency range DC to 15 kHz Modulation duty cycle 1% to 100% Analog amplitude modulatio. UNSPSC: *Lens and laser windows (*31242000). Method: Advance contract award notice. Selection: Variations or combinations of the above methods. Trade Agreements: *Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA). Regions: *World

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from CanadaBuys - Government of Canada and was originally published on August 10, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of National Defence (DND)

Department of National Defence (DND) has issued 1,077 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 144 currently open and 59 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Trade & Commerce, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Canada. Notices are distributed via CanadaBuys - Government of Canada. Most recent publication: August 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of National Defence (DND) in Canada. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Canada. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit CanadaBuys - Government of Canada to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. You have 14 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.