Innovative Solutions Canada Streamlined Solicitation of Offers
Scope Summary
AMENDMENT 001 This Amendment 001 is issued to correct a typographical error in the email address identified in the posting. SOLICITATION OF OFFERS EN578-26ISC2 REQUIREMENT: The Innovative Solutions Canada Program is an R&D program aimed at procuring, testing and evaluating R&D, pre-commercialized goods and services. Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is issuing this Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) and participating departments, to establish pools of innovative solutions from which Canada may select to address government operational needs, priorities and emerging requirements. Pools established under this CFP may be used by participating federal departments and agencies. This CFP remains open on an ongoing basis and serves as the overarching solicitation under which PWGSC may issue individual Calls for Innovations (CFIs). Each CFI will identify a specific innovation opportunity and set out the applicable requirements, including the entry phase, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range, technical evaluation criteria, estimated n
Bid Readiness Checklist
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1. Portal Registration & Eligibility MandatoryConfirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)" (Canada).Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
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2. Submission Deadline & Format MandatoryFinalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2027-11-04.Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
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3. Technical Specs, Lead Times & Warranty MandatoryConfirm OEM/equivalent part compliance, delivery lead times, OEM authorization, and post-delivery warranty coverage.Suggested Evidence: Spec Sheet, OEM Authorization & Lead-Time Schedule
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4. Commercial Pricing Schedule MandatoryStructure transparent itemized fixed or T&M rate pricing aligned with notice deliverables (ceiling not disclosed in notice).Suggested Evidence: Itemized Pricing Table, Rate Card & Scope Assumptions