Opportunity

CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000094024

Airborne Topographic Lidar Data Acquisition and Classification for Labrador – Natural Resources Canada

Posted

April 17, 2026

Respond By

May 19, 2026

Identifier

NRCan-5000094024

NAICS

541370

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is seeking a contractor for the acquisition and classification of airborne topographic lidar data across multiple regions in Labrador. - Government Buyer: - Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) - Finance and Procurement Management Branch / Procurement Services Unit - Contracting authority located at 1615 Lionel-Boulet Blvd., Varennes, QC - Products/Services Requested: - Acquisition and classification of airborne topographic lidar data - Main area of interest: 5,155.80 km² (Nain, Postville, Hopedale, Makkovik, Natuashish) - Optional service areas: - Service Area 1: 2,968.24 km² (Cartwright, Black Tickle, Rigolet) - Service Area 2: 2,488.90 km² (Port Hope Simpson, Mary’s Harbour-St. Lewis) - Service Area 3: 4,130.32 km² (Happy Valley-Goose Bay) - Service Area 4: 1,894.78 km² (Churchill Falls) - Deliverables include classified lidar files, reports, and auxiliary data - Technical Requirements: - Lidar data must meet Canadian Lidar Standard specifications - Minimum 8 pulses/m² density - 10 cm vertical accuracy - Compliance with Canadian national standards and the Accord on Inuit Land Claims in Labrador - Contract Details: - Estimated duration: From contract award to March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year - Milestone payments for preliminary and final deliverables - No security requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified lidar service providers - Notable Requirements: - Subject to multiple international trade agreements - Application of territorial claim agreements - Open competitive process

Description

This solicitation is for the acquisition and classification of airborne topographic lidar data across multiple regions in Labrador, including Nain, Postville, Hopedale, Makkovik, and Natuashish, with optional service areas in several other communities. The contract duration is estimated at 10 months, starting from June 1, 2026. The procurement is conducted by the Department of Natural Resources Canada through a competitive open bidding process, and the solicitation number is NRCan-5000094024.

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