Opportunity

CanadaBuys #ECFT-RFP-2024-3165

Elections Canada Solicits Open Source Analyst Services for Investigations Support

Posted

September 09, 2026

Respond By

September 29, 2026

Identifier

ECFT-RFP-2024-3165

NAICS

541690, 541330, 541990

Elections Canada, through the Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections, is seeking proposals for Open Source Analyst services to support investigations related to the Canada Elections Act. - Government Buyer: - Commissioner of Canada Elections (Office of the Commissioner of Canada Elections), 30 Victoria Street, Gatineau, Quebec - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Two Open Source Analyst positions: - One English-speaking Open Source Analyst - One Bilingual (English and French) Open Source Analyst - Services include: - Open source data collection, integration, and analysis - Social media monitoring - Reporting, training, and technical support for investigations - Testimony and support for compliance/enforcement of the Canada Elections Act - Pricing is based on hourly rates for each analyst type - Unique or Notable Requirements: - One analyst must be fluent in English; the other must be bilingual in English and French - Analysts will provide investigative support, including testimony if required - Security clearances at the SECRET level are required for both organization and personnel - Opportunity is open to Canadian suppliers and those from applicable trading partners - Proposals may be submitted electronically, in person, or by mail - Period of Performance: - Initial contract term is one year, with five one-year irrevocable option periods for extension

Description

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (OCEO), known as Elections Canada, is seeking Open Source Analyst services to support CCE investigators by providing research, reports, multi-faceted analyses, and other analytical products as needed. The contract duration is 12 months starting from November 2, 2026, with options to extend for five additional 12-month periods. The contract requires organization and personnel security clearances at the SECRET level. Proposals can be submitted electronically via Connect, in person, or by mail to the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Gatineau, Quebec.

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