# CanadaBuys #NRCan-5000098266

Natural Resources Canada air-to-water heat pump testing and performance evaluation

**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 18, 2026
**Identifier:** NRCan-5000098266
**NAICS:** 541715

Natural Resources Canada is seeking laboratory evaluation of air-to-water heat pump systems to assess performance against an industry standard.
- Government buyer: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Government of Canada; sub-agency and office are not specified.
- Scope: laboratory testing, data analysis, and reporting for one to three air-to-water heat pump systems.
- Requirements: perform testing in accordance with CSA/ANSI C715 and complete all associated tasks; NRCan anticipates awarding one contract.
- OEMs and vendors: no heat pump manufacturer, model, or vendor is identified. The systems are being tested, not purchased.

### Description

The requirement is for laboratory testing, data analysis, and reporting for one to three air-to-water heat pump systems in accordance with CSA/ANSI C715. All tests and related tasks must be completed by March 31, 2027. The opportunity is open only to holders of Supply Arrangement NRCan-5000091272 qualified under Category 3 - HVAC for Energy Efficiency Regulated Products Testing. One contract is expected.

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