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Operational Support Services for Vaisala AUTOSONDE AS41 System at Sanirajak, Nunavut

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking operational support services for the Vaisala AUTOSONDE AS41 Automated Radiosonde Observing System at Sanirajak (Hall Beach), Nunavut. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) - Corporate Services and Finance Branch / Division des achats et des marchés, Direction générale des services ministériels et des finances - Team Manager, Northern and Western Operations - OEM Highlight: - Vaisala (AUTOSONDE AS41 system) - Products/Services Requested: - Operational support for Vaisala AUTOSONDE AS41 system - Loading 60 supply trays every 28 days (approx. 4-6 hours/month) - Weekly HOGEN hydrogen generator checks and calibrations (1 hour/week) - Preventative maintenance and equipment checks - Snow clearing for winter access - Monthly reporting (quality control, equipment checklist, stock report) - Additional labor as requested (including preventative maintenance) - Quantities: - 72 tray loading cycles (over 24 months) - 52 weekly HOGEN checks (per year) - 12 monthly reports (per year) - 100 hours of additional labor (over contract period) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Security clearance required - Inuit Benefits Plan (PAI) commitments: Inuit employment, Inuit firm participation, Nunavut regional presence - Ongoing training and monthly reporting - Selection based on highest technical merit within a set budget - Period of Performance: - 24 months starting June 1, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods - Place of Performance: - Sanirajak (Hall Beach), Nunavut (Upper Air/Meteorological Station)

Description

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is soliciting bids for operational support services for the Vaisala AUTOSONDE AS41 at Sanirajak, Nunavut. The contractor will be responsible for tasks including loading weather balloons and radiosondes, conducting equipment checks, performing preventative maintenance, clearing snow for winter access, and weekly maintenance of the hydrogen generator (HOGEN). The contract duration is 24 months starting June 1, 2026, with three additional one-year option periods. The procurement method is competitive open bidding with selection based on highest technical merit within a stipulated maximum budget.

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