Summary
The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is soliciting proposals for a Digital PCR System through a Negotiated Request for Proposal (APC Reference # AB-2026-04788, Internal Reference # SCM26-006). The procurement is open to competitive bidding under the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) and the New West Partnership Trade Agreement (NWPTA), with a 12-month contract duration beginning approximately August 21, 2026. The Digital PCR System will support applied research activities including molecular biology, biotechnology, environmental, agricultural, and health-related research, requiring both DNA digital PCR and reverse transcription digital PCR (RT-dPCR) workflows with low- and high-throughput flexibility and multiplex detection capabilities.