Development and Implementation of a Digital Twin Solution

The National Research Council of Canada is seeking a contractor to design, develop, and implement a comprehensive Digital Twin solution for its Ocean, Coastal and River Engineering facilities, specifically the M32 Building and the Large Wave Current Flume. The solution requires a high-fidelity, data-driven virtual replica integrating real-time and historical data from environmental sensors, instrumentation, electrical load monitors, weather feeds, and outputs from physics-based simulations like Computational Fluid Dynamics and AI/ML predictive models. The contractor must deliver a 2D/3D Building Information Model of the M32 Building and detailed geometry-based 3D models of the LWCF, ensuring seamless integration with NRC’s High Performance Computing systems and simulation tools including Flow3D, OpenFOAM, Aspherix, and DualSPHysics. The platform must include interactive AR/VR interfaces for training and inspection, scenario control panels for “what-if” analysis, and intuitive dashboards, all while maintaining strict compliance with Government of Canada cybersecurity standards such as ISO/IEC 27001 and the Treasury Board’s Policy on Government Security. Data must be stored and processed exclusively within Canadian jurisdiction, and all user-facing interfaces must support both English and French in alignment with the Official Languages Act. The data architecture must be secure, scalable, and interoperable with existing NRC systems, supporting acquisition, processing, harmonization, and long-term management of diverse data types including sensor outputs, simulation results, and multimedia content. The contractor is responsible for installing and calibrating all hardware, transferring ownership of all equipment to NRC upon acceptance, and providing comprehensive warranties, maintenance documentation, and configuration details. The contract is a fixed-price arrangement with a maximum value of $350,500 CAD, exclusive of applicable taxes, and will be performed from September 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Offers must comply with mandatory technical criteria and achieve a minimum technical score of 100 out of 145 points; proposals exceeding the price ceiling or failing any mandatory requirement are automatically disqualified. Evaluation is weighted at 80% technical merit and 20% price, with the highest combined score determining award. The contractor must maintain an accounting system allowing audit access and retain records for seven years after final payment. All deliverables must meet Government of Canada accessibility standards and be provided in English, though interfaces must support bilingual display. Submission requires separate technical, financial, and certification volumes with financial information contained solely in the