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EMCS/BAS System Integration and Programming

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Response Deadline08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails the integration and programming of an Energy Management and Control System or Building Automation System specifically for the monitoring and control of a cooling plant. The work requires specialized technical expertise to ensure seamless communication between the BAS/EMCS and the cooling infrastructure, enabling efficient operation, real-time data collection, and automated control of energy use. The scope focuses on system-level programming to optimize performance, ensure reliability, and support long-term energy conservation goals within the facility. This subcontract is issued by the National Research Council of Canada under the Government of Canada and is categorized under NAICS code 541512, indicating it relates to computer systems design services. The opportunity was posted on July 22, 2026, with a final response deadline of August 18, 2026. The place of performance is located in Ottawa, and all activities must be carried out at that site. The contract is open to qualified subcontractors capable of delivering integrated automation solutions for critical building systems, with an emphasis on energy efficiency and technical precision.

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Integration of BAS/EMCS for cooling plant automation in Ottawa to optimize energy efficiency and real-time control.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of CanadaView Agency

NAICS

541512 - Computer Systems Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Ottawa, CAN

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PostedJul 22

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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08/18/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTCin 25 days

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Integrate and program the Energy Management and Control System (EMCS) or Building Automation System (BAS) for cooling plant monitoring and control.

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