National Research Council of Canada - Purchase of two Millimetre-Wave Frequency Extender Modules for VNAs - Solicitation 26-58131 (2026)
- Due
- Nov 25, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Marie Josée Lachance
- (343) 990-6420
The 30-second brief
National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics (HAA) issues a Request for Proposal (Solicitation 26-58131) to purchase two (2) millimetre-wave frequency extender modules covering the 110–170 GHz band. The modules are required to support ongoing research in characterizing front-end components for low-noise receivers in radio astronomy by extending measurement capabilities beyond existing VNA limits of 116 GHz. Equipment must integrate with HAA's existing Keysight PNA N5227B and Rohde & Schwarz ZNA67 analysers, providing high dynamic range and stable two-port measurements. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026.
Two (2) millimetre-wave frequency extender modules covering the 110–170 GHz band compatible with Keysight PNA N5227B and Rohde & Schwarz ZNA67 analysers
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Summary
National Research Council of Canada (NRC) Herzberg Astronomy and Astrophysics (HAA) issues a Request for Proposal (Solicitation 26-58131) to purchase two (2) millimetre-wave frequency extender modules covering the 110–170 GHz band.
The modules are required to support ongoing research in characterizing front-end components for low-noise receivers in radio astronomy by extending measurement capabilities beyond existing VNA limits of 116 GHz. Equipment must integrate with HAA's existing Keysight PNA N5227B and Rohde & Schwarz ZNA67 analysers, providing high dynamic range and stable two-port measurements. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Two (2) millimetre-wave frequency extender modules covering the 110–170 GHz band compatible with Keysight PNA N5227B and Rohde & Schwarz ZNA67 analysers
- Submit to
- https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-917-52161619
- Scope location
- British Columbia, Canada
- Reported agency
- National Research Council of Canada
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Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/tender-opportunities/tender-notice/cb-917-52161619. For questions, contact Marie Josée Lachance.
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What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Two (2) millimetre-wave frequency extender modules covering the 110–170 GHz band compatible with Keysight PNA N5227B and Rohde & Schwarz ZNA67 analysers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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