B.10 Help Desk Specialist, Level 3, Voluntary Indigenous Set-Aside

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking qualified Indigenous service providers to deliver Level 3 Help Desk Specialist services on an as-needed basis to support IT system migrations under the Mercury Program. This solicitation is a Voluntary Indigenous Set-Aside open exclusively to suppliers who have pre-qualified under the TBIPS Supply Arrangement EN578-170432 for B.10 Help Desk Specialist, Level 3. The requirement is designed to respond flexibly to fluctuating demand, ensuring timely and expert technical support during critical system transitions. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of August 19, 2026, and all responders must be Indigenous Supply Arrangement holders meeting the specified pre-qualification criteria. The contract will be performed across Canada with no specific city or state limitations, and all work is to be carried out in support of federal IT infrastructure. Shufang Weng, the Contracting Authority, is the primary point of contact for inquiries and can be reached via email or phone. The solicitation was posted on August 1, 2026, under the tender number CB-94-51127631, and is accessible via the Canada Buys portal. Participation is restricted to Indigenous businesses that have successfully completed the prior qualification process, reinforcing commitments to Indigenous economic inclusion and equitable access to federal contracting opportunities.