Opportunity
CanadaBuys #1000551926A
Canada Revenue Agency Expert Witness Recruitment Services Solicitation
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
1000551926A
NAICS
541612
This opportunity is issued by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for expert witness recruitment services to support litigation activities. - Government Buyer: - Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), federal agency of the Government of Canada - Contact: Furqana Mehkari - Services Requested: - Recruitment of expert witnesses in fields such as accounting, engineering, economics, and intellectual property - Services include locating, screening, and recommending qualified experts - Tasks include candidate identification, qualification screening, conflict of interest checks, criminal record checks, and reporting to the Department of Justice and CRA - Work is performed on an as-and-when-requested basis via Task Authorizations - Unique Requirements: - Strict security and confidentiality provisions, including handling protected information - Accessibility requirements for deliverables - Contract is conditionally reserved for Indigenous businesses if qualified bids are received - Pricing is firm fixed price per expert selected - Only Canadian suppliers are eligible; proposals must be submitted in English or French - Federal Contractors Program for employment equity applies - Contract Structure: - Initial contract period of one year, with up to four additional one-year option periods - Task Authorizations and deliverables with defined deadlines - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named, as this is a service-based procurement - UNSPSC code: 80121903 (Expert witness service)
Description
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is seeking recruitment services to identify and recommend highly qualified expert witnesses to assist with litigations. The contract will be for one year with options to extend up to four additional one-year periods. Work will be performed on an as-and-when-requested basis using Task Authorizations. Proposals must be submitted in English or French and the solicitation is open only to Canadian suppliers.