Toxicology expertise for drug testing urinalysis

This requirement is for: The Correctional Service of Canada, National Urinalysis Program.

Trade agreement:        Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), World Trade Organisation-Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), Canada Ukraine Free-Trade Agreement (CUFTA), Canada Korea Trade Agreement (CKTA), Canada free trade agreements with Chile/Colombia/Honduras/Panama, Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement, Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and Canada-United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA), Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

Policy on Reciprocal Procurement: This solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers and to Suppliers of an applicable trading partner.

Competitive Procurement Strategy: lowest priced compliant bid.

Set-aside under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business: This procurement is not subject to any set-asides for Indigenous Suppliers.

Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to a Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

Security Requirements: This contract does include security requirements.

Nature of Requirements:

The following is a summary of the statement of work for this requirement.

The Correctional Service Canada requires expertise in the area of toxicology as it relates to drug testing in human urine.

Objectives: To provide expertise in the area of urine drug testing, substance use and provide inspections services of CSC’s contracted laboratory.

Deliverables:

1.        Provide an electronic report within one month following the laboratory inspection. The report must contain the assessment results. The Contractor must be available for post-inspection meetings to discuss the findings.

2.        Provide a written expert testimony or opinions for legal or disciplinary proceedings within 7 days of receipt.

3.        Provide written expert advice on urinalysis results within 72 hours of receipt.

Any conditions for participation of suppliers not specified in solicitation documentation: none.

Estimated quantity of commodity: see solicitation document statement of work and basis of payment.

Duration of Contract and Time Frame for Delivery:

Period of the Contract: The Work is to be performed during the period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027 with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year periods.

File Number: 21120-26-5163836

Contracting Authority: Stéphanie Gigoux

Telephone number: (343) 574-3715

E-mail: stephanie.gigoux@csc-scc.gc.ca

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