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NRCan Solicits Economic Valuation Study of Geological Survey of Canada Minerals Programs

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking proposals for a quantitative economic valuation study of geoscientific information produced by the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) minerals programs. - Government Buyer: - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Finance and Procurement Management Branch / Procurement Services Unit - Direction de la gestion des finances et de l'approvisionnement - Contracting office at 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a professional services opportunity open to qualified consulting firms. - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive economic analysis of GSC minerals programs - Quantitative study to measure short-term and long-term economic benefits (e.g., GDP, private investment, mining royalties, employment) - International benchmarking and stakeholder consultations - Deliverables: comprehensive report, preliminary results, progress updates, and presentations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Study must address both immediate and long-term impacts of geoscientific information on mining operations - All intellectual property arising from the contract will belong to Canada - No security requirements - Results will be disseminated to the public - Selection based on highest combined technical merit and price - Period of Performance: - Estimated duration is approximately 5 months, ending by October 30, 2026 - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Main contracting office and delivery location: 580 Booth Street and 601 Booth Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Description

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is soliciting proposals for a quantitative study to measure the economic benefits derived from geoscientific information produced by the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) minerals programs. The study should assess both short-term economic benefits from improved geoscience information and long-term benefits related to mining operations influenced by this information. The contract duration is estimated at 5 months, starting around May 18, 2026, and the procurement method is competitive open bidding.

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