Lead Design / Architectural & Engineering Services

The contract awards lead architectural and engineering design services under the NAICS code 541310 to support the National Research Council of Canada, a government of Canada agency. The scope includes comprehensive design leadership throughout the progressive design phase, with a strong emphasis on constructability reviews and seamless integration with the construction team to ensure design feasibility, efficiency, and alignment with project goals. The services are critical to guiding the development of facility infrastructure and require close collaboration with field teams to anticipate and resolve potential construction challenges before execution. The solicitation was posted on May 4, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 2, 2026, and is classified as a subcontract. The place of performance and specific location details are not disclosed, and no set-aside provisions or organization type restrictions are specified. Proposals must demonstrate proven expertise in architectural and engineering design delivery within complex government projects, particularly those requiring integrated design-build approaches. The contract opportunity is accessible through the Canada Buys portal, and interested parties are expected to align their submissions with the government’s procurement expectations for technical excellence and collaborative project delivery.