Opportunity
CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000088325/B
NRCan Supply Arrangement for Technical Support and Analysis of Energy-Using Products
Posted
May 12, 2026
Respond By
March 31, 2040
Identifier
NRCan-5000088325/B
NAICS
541690, 541330, 541715
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is establishing a Supply Arrangement to pre-qualify suppliers for technical support, research, and analysis services related to energy-using products. - Government Buyer: - Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Finance and Procurement Branch / Direction de la gestion des finances et de l'approvisionnement - Scope of Services: - Technical support, research, and analysis for energy-using products - Product categories include: - Appliances - Commercial refrigeration and food service equipment - Lighting - Consumer and office electronics - Industrial and commercial equipment - HVAC and water heating equipment - Envelope and fenestration assemblies and systems - Multi-equipment systems - Services required: - Technical analysis and modeling - Evaluation of energy performance - Cost-benefit and economic analysis - Environmental impact studies - Compliance assessment - Regulatory and standards advisory - Market analysis and reporting - Notable Requirements: - Suppliers must demonstrate expertise in regulatory processes, technical evaluation, and market analysis - Ongoing qualification: new suppliers and resources can be added throughout the arrangement period - Mandatory acceptance of all arrangement clauses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the arrangement is open to all qualified suppliers - Contract Details: - No defined end date; arrangement remains valid until cancelled by NRCan with notice - Individual contracts under the arrangement typically range from $10,000 to $200,000 - Places of Performance: - Primary locations are NRCan facilities in Ottawa, Ontario (930 Carling Avenue) and Sherbrooke, Quebec (50 Place de la Cité) - The arrangement is national in scope and supports future competitive solicitations among pre-qualified suppliers.
Description
This Request for Supply Arrangement (RFSA) NRCan-5000088325/B issued by Natural Resources Canada aims to create a pool of qualified suppliers to provide technical support, research, and analysis services related to energy using products. The supply arrangement allows pre-qualified suppliers to be solicited for specific projects on an as-needed basis. The contract duration is estimated to be 166 months starting from May 12, 2026, and covers various product categories including appliances, lighting, electronics, and HVAC equipment. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the opportunity is national within Canada.