RFSO for Fish samples Processing - Northwest Territories

The Arctic Aquatic Research Division of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) has a requirement to establish one Standing Offer (SO) with one qualified contractor for laboratory and sample processing services including whole fish processing and stable isotopes analysis. The Standing Offer duration will be for five (5) Years starting from Standing Offer issuance until December 31, 2029.

The Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is to establish one Regional Individual Standing Offer (RISO) for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSO, to the Identified Users across Canada, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs).

This Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is subject to the following Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement(s):

        Gwich'in Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement;

        Inuvialuit Final Agreement;

        Sahtu Dene and Metis Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement; and

        Tlicho Land Claims Agreement.

The Request for Standing Offers (RFSO) is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

• None