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Letter of Interest for Chemical Residue Testing in and on Food Products for CFIA

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39903-251316 - 2025-00634Canada

Submission Closed02/16/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a Letter of Interest (LOI) regarding an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for laboratory services focused on chemical residue and allergen testing in and on food products. This LOI serves to inform industry stakeholders in advance, allowing them to prepare by validating methods and obtaining necessary accreditations. It outlines potential testing methods, required matrices, detection limits, and estimated sample volumes. While the LOI provides preliminary details, attachments and specifics remain subject to change, and it clearly states that no contractual obligations or agreements will result directly from this letter. The anticipated RFP release is expected in the summer of 2025, with a response deadline of June 15, 2026. Additional considerations for the forthcoming RFP include possible participation in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Net-Zero Challenge, reflecting an emphasis on environmental responsibility. Several updates and addendums have been issued, addressing questions and revising documentation, ensuring clarity and evolving requirements. The contract aims to secure federal laboratory services under the Government of Canada, focusing on precise and accredited testing capabilities essential for food safety and regulatory compliance. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor updates and prepare accordingly, contacting the designated contracting authority for further information.

General Info

CFIA plans 2025 RFP for accredited chemical residue, allergen testing in food, response by June 2026.

Agency

Government of Canada → Canadian Food Inspection Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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v4-Appendix 1 to Annex A - Table 2_Part_B_FRE.zip

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Addendum 1 - FRE - Instrumental Analysis Clarification

PDF•amendment

v6-Appendix 1 to Annex A - Table_1_Part_A_FRE.zip

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Addendum 1 - ENG to RFSO

PDF•amendment

GHG Net-Zero Criteria Examples - FRE

PDF•other

Addendum 2 - ENG Q&A on Macrolides and Polar Pesticides

PDF•amendment

Addendum 5 - Analytical Methods Clarifications

PDF•amendment

v4-Appendix 1 to Annex SOW - Table_1_Part_A.zip

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Addendum 5 - Analytical Methods Flexibility and Validation

PDF•amendment

v9-Appendix 1 to Annex SOW - Table_2_Part_B.zip

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Addendum 2 - FRE Q&A on Analytical Methods

PDF•amendment

Appendices - FRE.zip

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CFIA Letter of Interest for Chemical Residue Testing RFP

PDF•letter-of-interest

Addendum 4 - FRE Pesticide Methods Q&A

PDF•amendment

Appendices - ENG.zip

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Addendum 4 - ENG Q&A on Polar Pesticides Methods

PDF•amendment

Addendum 3 - ENG

PDF•amendment

Addendum 3 - FRE Questions and Answers

PDF•amendment

GHG Net-Zero Criteria Examples

PDF•evaluation-criteria

CFIA Letter of Interest for Chemical Residue Analysis RFP

PDF•letter-of-interest

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PhaseClosed

PostedJan 8

Solicitation

Response DeadlineFeb 16

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

02/16/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyGovernment of Canada → Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / Agency

Government of Canada → Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Peter VinhContracting Authority

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The purpose of this Letter of Interest (LOI) is to inform industry of a potential upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of laboratory services related to chemical residue and allergen testing in and on food products for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The intent of this letter is to allow industry time to undergo method validation and accreditation, indicates potential methods of interest, required testing matrices, required detection limits and potential sample volume. An RFP is anticipated in summer of 2025. The attachments supplementary to this Letter of Interest are not to be considered the final version as they are subject to changes. Please see the Letter of Interest (LOI) and its attachments for details. This LOI is neither a call for tender nor a Bid Solicitation. No agreement or contract will be entered into based on this LOI. The issuance of this LOI is not to be considered in any way a commitment by the Government of Canada, nor as authority to potential respondents to undertake any work that could be charged to Canada. This LOI is not to be considered as a commitment to issue a subsequent solicitation or award contract(s) for the work described herein. Updates: 2025-07-08: The upcoming Request For Proposal could include a requirement for participation in the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Net-Zero Challenge. For examples of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Net-Zero Challenge criteria, see: GHG Net-Zero Criteria Examples - ENG.pdf For more information on the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Net-Zero Challenge: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/cli… 2025-07-09: Questions & Answers - See Addendum 1 - ENG.pdf 2025-08-29: Questions & Answers - See Addendum 2 - ENG.pdf 2025-09-15: Questions & Answers - See Addendum 3 - ENG.pdf 2025-12-22: Amended Appendix 1 Tables