CanadaBuys #5000094011

Radioisotope and Loss-on-Ignition Analysis of Great Lakes Sediment Cores for ECCC

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) is seeking laboratory services for the analysis of radioisotopes in sediment cores from the Great Lakes to support a multi-year sediment monitoring program. - Government Buyer: - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), Procurement & Contracting Services Division (NCR) - Senior Manager Operations: Megan Filliol - Products/Services Requested: - Analysis of up to 90 sediment core samples per contract period for radioisotope dating (lead-210, cesium-137, and others) - Loss-on-ignition analysis for up to 510 sediment core sections per contract period to determine moisture, organic/inorganic content, and carbonate percentage - Laboratory must have validated standard operating procedures (SOPs) for radioisotope analysis and demonstrate recent proficiency - Deliverables include detailed chronological data, QA/QC information, and electronic reports - Laboratory must be able to receive samples within 48 hours of shipment from Burlington, ON - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian trade agreements and social procurement objectives - Support for anti-forced labour and net-zero emissions policies - No security requirements - Work supports a 5-year sediment monitoring program coordinated with the US EPA - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a specialized laboratory service procurement

Description

Canada is seeking offers from Offerors to provide analysis of radioisotopes in Great Lakes sediment cores to Environment and Climate Change Canada. The work is to be performed from the date of contract award to March 31, 2027, with options to extend up to 3 additional 1-year periods. The procurement method is competitive open bidding, and the selection criteria is the highest combined rating of technical merit and price. The contract duration is 8 months starting August 1, 2026, with delivery in Burlington.

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