Sample Collection Services

Scope Summary

AMENDMENT TO CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time and Buyandsell posting closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted on Décembre 14th 2026 by 2 p.mEDT. All bids submitted after 2 p.m.EDT will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has a requirement consisting of sample collection, documentation, packaging and shipment of food samples to designated testing facilities for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) Food Surveillance Program, and more specifically the Targeted Surveys (TS). This solicitation is intended to result in the award up to ten (10) contract(s). The period of the contract will be for a firm period of three years, from issuance, with the irrevocable option to extend by two additional one year periods under the same conditions. There is no security requirement applicable to the requirement. The procurement will be conducted in accordance with the Buy Canadian Policy.

Bid Readiness Checklist

• 1. Portal Registration & Eligibility Mandatory
  Confirm 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)
• 2. Submission Deadline & Format Mandatory
  Finalize pricing and compliance attachments at least 24 hours ahead of Closes 2026-12-14.
  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