CanadaBuys #PC0001-270045

Award for AI-Enabled Solution Design and Implementation for Grants and Contributions Programs

This award notice details the selection of Industrio AI Inc. by the Department of Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan/PrairiesCan) for the design and implementation of AI-enabled solutions to improve grants and contributions program delivery. - Government Buyer: - Department of Pacific Economic Development Canada (PacifiCan/PrairiesCan) - OEMs and Vendors: - Industrio AI Inc. (prime contractor) - Microsoft (Copilot Studio platform utilized in interim solution) - Products/Services Requested: - Technical and strategic advisory services for AI-enabled program delivery - Evaluation and design of future-state AI solutions - Collaborative prototyping, development, and deployment of custom software - Integration with Government of Canada systems, ensuring privacy, security, and information management compliance - Scalability and reuse of solution architecture across multiple programs - Mobilization, training, and post-deployment support - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Vendor must have proven experience delivering end-to-end custom AI-enabled software solutions for large organizations - Demonstrated knowledge of Canadian federal grants and contributions administration - All work must be physically performed within Canada - Solution must build on and refine an interim AI-assisted project assessment tool developed using Microsoft Copilot Studio - Contract is governed by multiple trade agreements (e.g., Canadian Free Trade Agreement) - No specific hardware products or part numbers are requested; the procurement is for specialized AI solution services.

Description

The Department of Pacific Economic Development Canada requires a contractor with expertise in artificial intelligence, business process transformation, and custom software development to design and implement AI-enabled solutions to streamline program delivery workflows. The contract duration is estimated at 5 months starting from October 20, 2026. The work involves technical and strategic advisory services, evaluation and future-state solution design, collaborative development and implementation, and scalability and reuse across programs. The procurement is subject to multiple trade agreements including the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and various Canada bilateral free trade agreements.

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