CanadaBuys #AB-2026-04659

University of Calgary Awards Contract for Strategic Quantum Consulting Services

This opportunity involves the University of Calgary's VP Research Office awarding a contract for academic strategic quantum consulting services. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary, VP Research Office - OEMs and Vendors: - Michael Duschenes Productions Inc. (sole vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Academic strategic quantum consulting services - Includes high-level strategic advice, ecosystem mapping, and planning support - Focus on advancing the university’s position in provincial and national quantum sectors - No physical products requested; services only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor has prior experience with the Quantum Horizons Alberta initiative - Services include support for donor relations, philanthropic strategy, and monitoring of Canada’s National Quantum Strategy - Contract duration is one year, with an option for a one-year renewal - No other vendors or OEMs are mentioned; this is a sole-source award for consulting services only

Description

The University of Calgary intends to award a service contract to Michael Duschenes Productions Inc. for academic strategic quantum consulting services. The vendor has been supporting UCalgary’s VP Research Office on Quantum Initiatives, including foundational design of the Quantum Horizons Alberta initiative, ecosystem mapping, donor relations, philanthropic strategy development, and monitoring Canada’s National Quantum Strategy. The new contract will transition these insights into the next phase, focusing on strategic advice, ecosystem mapping, and planning support to advance UCalgary’s position in the quantum sectors. The contract is intended to be for one year with a one-year renewal option.

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