Competitive Tender

The Government of Canada, through the Department of Community & Government Services, is issuing a competitive solicitation under RFQ 2026-40 for Horizontal Directional Drilling services, targeting qualified contractors with expertise in this specialized technical field. The request is open to federal procurement and falls under NAICS code 237990, indicating it pertains to other heavy and civil engineering construction activities. Interested parties must submit their qualifications by the deadline of August 12, 2026, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time, with the solicitation actively posted since July 9, 2026. The work is expected to support infrastructure projects under federal jurisdiction, though specific locations are not detailed in the posting. All responses must demonstrate technical capability, safety protocols, equipment standards, and past performance in directional drilling operations. The primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions is Peter Mask, Contracting Authority, reachable via email at pmask@gov.nu.ca or phone at 867-975-6447. While the physical place of performance is not specified, the contract will involve work across federal territories or projects managed by the department, with all performance obligations subject to Canadian federal standards and compliance requirements. There is no set-aside designation indicated, meaning all eligible organizations may compete without restrictions based on business size or category. Participants are expected to align their submissions with the technical and operational criteria outlined in the solicitation, ensuring readiness to execute complex subsurface installations while minimizing environmental and public disruption.