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WS4712499669International

Submission Closed09/23/2024, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The Government of Canada, through the Department of Public Works and Government Services, has issued a solicitation for Industry Based Research Services (IBR) under solicitation number WS4712499669. The work is designated for performance within the National Capital Region. Interested parties must access the full Request for Proposal and associated attachments by logging into an SAP Ariba account with a completed Government of Canada profile. The critical deadline for all bid submissions and supporting documentation is September 23, 2024, at 14:00 EST. This specific closing time supersedes any other deadlines listed on the Ariba Discovery posting. Any bids received after this strict cutoff will be declared non-responsive. Saloni Monga serves as the primary point of contact for this procurement process.

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Canada seeks Industry Based Research Services in NCR; bids due September 23, 2024.

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Government of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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*National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 11

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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Submission Closed

09/23/2024, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

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Organization / AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Public Works and Government Services

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Monga Saloni (SPAC/PSPC) (elle-la / she-herPoint of Contact

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AMENDMENT TO RESPONSE DEADLINE CLOSING TIME: Please disregard the Ariba Discovery posting response deadline closing time. All required supporting documentation and bid submission must be submitted by September 23, 2024 at 14:00 EST. All bids submitted after 14:00EST will result in the bid being declared non-responsive. The full Request for Proposal (RFP) and attachments can only be accessed and downloaded when logged into your SAP Ariba account and you have filled out your Government of Canada profile.

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