Opportunity
CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04587
Lean Six Sigma Consultation for Agri-Food Assurance Section (AFAS) Laboratory, Alberta
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
AB-2026-04587
NAICS
541611
This opportunity is for a Lean Six Sigma consultation to improve laboratory operations for the Province of Alberta's Agri-Food Assurance Section (AFAS) laboratory in Edmonton. - Government Buyer: - Province of Alberta, Agriculture and Irrigation department - Agri-Food Assurance Section (AFAS) laboratory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Lean Six Sigma assessment and consultation services - Evaluation of current laboratory workflow, layout, staffing, and software systems - Identification of operational challenges and inefficiencies - Development of practical strategies to enhance efficiency and capacity - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on process improvement using Lean Six Sigma methodology - Service-based opportunity with no product procurement - Four-month contract duration - Emphasis on actionable recommendations for laboratory optimization
Description
The Province of Alberta is seeking a consultant to conduct a Lean Six Sigma assessment of the current laboratory operations at the Agri-Food Assurance Section (AFAS) laboratory. The consultant will identify operational bottlenecks and challenges related to workflow, laboratory layout, staffing, and software systems, and propose practical mitigation strategies to improve efficiency and capacity. The contract duration is 4 months, starting approximately on August 1, 2026. The work will be performed at the AFAS laboratory located in Edmonton, Alberta.