CanadaBuys #26-58026

NRC Digital Twin Solution for Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering Facilities

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking a contractor to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Digital Twin solution for its Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering (OCRE) facilities in Ottawa, focusing on the M32 Building and the Large Wave Current Flume (LWCF). - Government Buyer: - National Research Council Canada (NRC), Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering (OCRE) division - Contracting authority: Karl Payong, NRC Bid Receiving Unit / Finance & Procurement Services - Products and Services Requested: - Design, development, and implementation of a Digital Twin solution for NRC OCRE facilities - Includes supply and installation of environmental sensors (air quality, temperature, electrical load meters, door and fan sensors) - Data acquisition, integration, and secure, scalable data architecture - High-fidelity BIM and simulation models (physics-based and AI/ML predictive models) - Visualization dashboards and AR/VR interfaces for immersive inspection and training - Advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, scenario testing, and operational optimization - Bilingual (English/French) user interfaces - Role-based access, encryption, audit trails, and compliance with Government of Canada cybersecurity and data governance standards - Sustainability and continuous improvement features - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Canadian cybersecurity and data governance standards - Bilingual (English/French) solution interfaces - Eligibility limited to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners - Maximum budget of CAD 350,500 - Period of Performance: - Initial contract period from anticipated award (September) through February, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods - Place of Performance: - NRC OCRE facilities, primarily at 1200 Montreal Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0R6, Canada

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking offers for the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Digital Twin solution for its Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering (OCRE) facilities, specifically the M32 Building and the Large Wave Current Flume (LWCF). The solution will create a high-fidelity, data-driven virtual representation of NRC OCRE's physical assets to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, lower energy and fuel consumption, and enhance forecasting capabilities. The contractor will collaborate with NRC-OCRE experts to define scope and system specifications, provide secure and scalable data architecture for diverse data types, and ensure interoperability with existing NRC digital systems. The contract period is estimated at 6 months, starting September 1, 2026, and ending February 28, 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional one-year periods.

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