Geoscience Valuation Study

Natural Resources Canada is soliciting proposals for a Geoscience Valuation Study to quantitatively assess the economic benefits derived from the Geological Survey of Canada’s mineral programs, encompassing both short-term gains from enhanced geoscientific information and long-term economic impacts stemming from resulting mining operations. The contract, identified as NRCan-5000092526, has a proposed start date upon award and a firm end date of October 30, 2026, with a total estimated value between $75,000 and $100,000. Proposals must demonstrate mandatory experience completing at least one valuation study for a publicly funded research program within the past decade, and will be evaluated based on technical merit and price using a 70/30 weighting, with technical evaluation prioritizing experience in valuing publicly funded geoscience data (15 points), experience related to Canadian geoscience or mineral exploration (10 points), and identification of viable data sources (10 points). The successful bidder will be required to deliver a comprehensive written report, progress updates, a draft final report, a presentation of findings, and a final revised report, with all submissions adhering strictly to PDF format and transmitted exclusively through the CPC Connect secure platform by the deadline of April 28, 2026, at 14:00 HAE. The contract mandates that the Government of Canada will own all foreground intellectual property generated under the study, as specified in Clause 4007. Indigenous-owned businesses, defined as having at least 51% Indigenous ownership and control, are required to disclose their status and commit to allocating at least 33% of the contract value to Indigenous businesses or Indigenous-led joint ventures. Offerors must also submit a truthfulness certification compliant with the Supplier Integrity Regime and disclose any prior employment as a public servant if applicable, though no security clearances or key personnel requirements are imposed. Invoicing must be submitted electronically to Invoicing-Facturation@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca in PDF format referencing the contract number, with milestone-based payments triggered upon deliverable acceptance. All disputes must be addressed through the Office of the Procurement Ombud, and the performance location is primarily the contractor’s premises, with occasional presentations required at NRCan facilities in Ottawa. The contract includes no options for extension, and no physical packaging, marking, or transportation standards apply, as the work is entirely service-based and