Opportunity
CanadaBuys #CSC2627-0278
AAFC Solicitation for GLP-Compliant Pesticide Residue Analysis Services
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
CSC2627-0278
NAICS
541380
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is seeking qualified suppliers to provide chemical analysis services for pesticide residues on crop samples from field trials in Canada and the United States. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) - Sub-agency: Pest Management Centre (PMC) - Offices: Minor Use Pesticide Program (MUPP), Procurement Specialist - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified laboratories with GLP certification - Products/Services Requested: - Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) compliant chemical analysis services for pesticide residues - Services include: - Method development and validation - Sample analysis of crop samples from field trials - Frozen storage stability testing - Quality assurance inspections - Submission of final analytical reports and raw data - Monthly progress meetings and reporting - Collaboration with AAFC staff - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and Health Canada’s Pesticides Regulatory Directorate Residue Chemistry Guidelines - Data generated will support regulatory submissions for new minor uses of pesticides - Suppliers must demonstrate GLP certification and relevant experience - No security requirements - Open and competitive procurement governed by multiple international trade agreements - Potential participation in greenhouse gas reduction initiatives - Services are priced per completed study, with individual task authorizations specifying delivery timelines
Description
Canada is seeking offers from offerors able to provide chemical analysis services for pesticide residues on crop samples collected from field trials at various Canadian and U.S. locations. The work must comply with OECD Principles of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), study plans, amendments, and Health Canada's Pesticides Regulatory Directorate guidelines. The data generated will support regulatory submissions for new minor uses of pesticides. The contract duration is estimated at 54 months, starting from October 1, 2026.