Opportunity
CanadaBuys #20163121
Planned Award for Clinical Pathology Proficiency Testing Services (PEEQ) – INSPQ to College of American Pathologists
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 22, 2026
Identifier
20163121
NAICS
541380
This opportunity involves the planned award of a contract by the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), a sub-agency of the Government of Canada, for proficiency testing supplies and services in clinical pathology for the PEEQ program. - Government Buyer: - Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), Government of Canada - OEM Highlight: - The College of American Pathologists (CAP) is the sole identified OEM capable of meeting all requirements - Products/Services Requested: - Proficiency testing supplies and services for clinical pathology - Services include: - Sending testing materials - Analyzing results - Producing performance reports - Secure online hosting of results - Data sharing with the PEEQ team at LSPQ - Notable Requirements: - CAP is considered the only provider able to fulfill all technical and service needs - No specific part numbers or product quantities are provided - Contract duration is 12 months - Responses must demonstrate the ability to meet all requirements for consideration - Procurement is via an Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN), with the possibility of public tender if a qualified competitor is identified
Description
The Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) intends to award a contract for proficiency testing supplies for the clinical pathology subsection of the provincial external quality assessment program (PEEQ) for 2027. The contract includes sending materials for testing, analyzing results, producing performance reports, hosting results securely online, and sharing data with the PEEQ team at LSPQ. The selected provider is The College of American Pathologists (CAP), identified as the only firm capable of meeting all requirements. The contract duration is 12 months and the procurement method is an Advance Contract Award Notice. Interested firms must notify the contract management advisor by August 21, 2026.