Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) - *Canada, Ottawa, Ontario
DFO’s Canadian Hydrographic Service is seeking pre-qualified suppliers through a Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA) for hydrographic and bathymetric services. The arrangement appears relevant to businesses with capabilities in one or more of these areas: (1) hydrographic/bathymetric training, (2) navigational charting support and production, (3) bathymetric data assessment and processing, or (4) hydrographic/bathymetric consulting. Work would be assigned on an as-needed basis across Canada, generally excluding locations covered by Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements in Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Quebec, and Labrador. Such locations may require separate procurements. Security screening and other personnel or organizational security requirements apply. The proposed supply arrangement is expected to run for five years, from issuance through December 31, 2029. The tender listing shows an open status and a closing date of June 30, 2029 at 1:00 p.m.; however, the notice also says the RFSA may be posted periodically to allow new suppliers to apply, including up to six months before expiry. The notice cancels and replaces solicitation 30004518 dated August 29, 2024, so submissions under the earlier solicitation are no longer accepted. Businesses should review the full RFSA documents for mandatory experience, technical standards, submission requirements, security clearances, supply-arrangement terms, and any stream-specific criteria. This opportunity potentially matches organizations experienced in marine surveying, hydrographic data collection or processing, nautical chart production, related training, or specialized consulting, but the official tender documents must be checked to determine whether a business can submit and meet the requirements. Verify the current closing date, amendment status, and all instructions on Canada Buys before preparing a response.
