Impact Assessment of the NRC Ocean Program

Title: Impact Assessment of the NRC Ocean Program

Solicitation Number: 25-58203

Publication Date:        November 14, 2025

Closing Date and Time: December 10, 2025

Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])

Region of Opportunity: Canada

Region of Delivery: Canada

GSIN: AH115032

Notice Type:        Request for Proposal (RFP)

Tendering Procedure:        Limited (Solely Canadian content)

Description:

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) requires an Impact Assessment of the NRC Ocean Program.

The contract period will be for one year from the date of contract with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to two additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is December 12, 2025.

All the deliverables must be received on or before March 31, 2027.

Basis of selection: lowest price per point

Tenders must be submitted to the NRC Bid Receiving Unit at: NRC.BidReceiving-ReceptiondesSoumissions.CNRC@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office: Helen Tran, Procurement Officer, Tel: 236-464-0827, Email: helen.tran@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

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