Defence Construction Canada - National Capital Region - Ottawa, Ontario
This appears to be an Advance Procurement Notice from Defence Construction Canada for potential construction, maintenance, modernization, professional services, and housing-related contracts in the National Capital Region, including Ottawa and nearby defence facilities managed by Real Property Operations Group and the Canadian Forces Housing Agency. This notice is not a bid call or request for proposals. It is intended to give contractors and consultants early information about possible future projects and time to assess their capacity, monitor upcoming solicitations, and—where applicable—begin the process of obtaining required security clearances. The potential work may include administrative and operational buildings, secure facilities, training and logistics sites, airfield infrastructure, and Canadian Armed Forces residential housing. Future opportunities may be issued through open tenders or RFPs on MERX and Canada Buys, the Open Construction Source List, source lists, standing offers, or other procurement tools. Some construction opportunities may be available only by invitation to members of the relevant source list. The notice specifically references the Open Construction Source List for Ottawa/Gatineau (OCSL No. CR26SLWA_86073), which is reportedly open on MERX and requires a MERX account to apply. Some projects may require security clearances, and certain opportunities may be reserved for Indigenous businesses under the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Business. The project list and anticipated dates are contained in a document available through MERX, but projects depend on receiving approval to proceed. There is no guarantee that any listed project will be tendered, that a contract will be awarded, or that security clearances will be granted within the anticipated timelines. The notice is marked open and shows a closing date of March 31, 2029 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Interested businesses may wish to review the MERX attachment, assess relevant construction or consulting capabilities, investigate source-list requirements, and determine whether security sponsorship or clearance steps may be appropriate. These details should not be treated as confirmation that a business qualifies or that work is available. Verify the complete official notice, attachments, project list, eligibility conditions, security requirements, deadlines, and any amendments directly through MERX before taking action or submitting anything.
