Data Management and QA/QC

The contract requires the implementation of comprehensive quality assurance and quality control protocols focused on sample handling, data digitization, and reporting processes to ensure the integrity and reliability of all collected data in alignment with Department of Fisheries and Oceans standards. The work involves establishing rigorous procedures to safeguard data accuracy from the field through to final reporting, minimizing errors and ensuring traceability, consistency, and auditability throughout the lifecycle of the data. Compliance with DFO’s regulatory and technical requirements is mandatory, and the successful contractor must demonstrate expertise in scientific data management within environmental or fisheries contexts. This subcontract is tied to performance in Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, with responses due by July 21, 2026. The North American Industry Classification System code 541611 indicates the scope revolves around scientific and technical consulting services, specifically in environmental and data management. The contract is issued by the Government of Canada through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, emphasizing public sector accountability and adherence to federal guidelines. There is no set-aside designation, and the opportunity is open to eligible bidders capable of meeting the specified technical and compliance demands without reliance on federal set-aside programs.