Mapping Canada's Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Scope Summary

The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) is seeking professional services to conduct a comprehensive assessment and mapping of Canada's advanced manufacturing ecosystem. The work involves identifying and analyzing Canadian capabilities, assets, firms, research institutions, industry associations, government programs, and test facilities across five technology domains: robotics and automation, additive manufacturing, smart factories and digitally enabled production systems, advanced materials and composites manufacturing, and advanced tooling and precision manufacturing. The Contractor will assess Canada's strengths, weaknesses, gaps, sovereign capabilities, and national security considerations; benchmark Canadian capabilities against leading international jurisdictions; estimate market opportunities and investment requirements; and provide strategic recommendations to support future policy development, investment prioritization, workforce development, and ecosystem coordination. Deliverables include a draft report, a comprehensive final report, supporting annexes and data sources, and a presentation deck.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm active supplier account on the issuing portal to submit bids to buyer "Department of Industry (ISED)" (Canada).
  Suggested Evidence: SAP Ariba Supplier ID / Procurement Business Number (PBN)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-11-27 · 13 days left.
  Suggested Evidence: Signed Cover Form, Mandatory Returnables & Complete File Upload
• 3. Technical Scope & Site Readiness Mandatory
  Detail licensing, health & safety plan, field crew capacity, materials/workmanship specs, and site mobilization schedule.
  Suggested Evidence: Trade Licenses, Safety Plan & Past Project Sheet
• 4. Commercial Pricing Schedule Mandatory
  Structure 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