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2026-00493 - LGCanada

Submission Closed05/22/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTC

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The University of Waterloo, through its Emerging Radio Systems Group, is seeking qualified suppliers to provide patent application preparation and intellectual property support services under a solicitation numbered 2026-00493 - LG. This request is intended to establish a service agreement with one or more vendors on an as-needed basis for a term of up to four years, allowing the university to access expert IP support as research innovations emerge. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of May 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM, with all bidding documents available through the Merx platform, where fees may apply for access. The solicitation is posted publicly on the Euna portal and Canada Buys, and interested parties are directed to the provided links for detailed submission instructions and requirements. The contracting authority is the University of Waterloo, though the solicitation is classified under the federal government type, and the point of contact for inquiries is Reception Services, reachable via email at procure@uwaterloo.ca or by phone at 519-888-4501. There is no specified set-aside designation or NAICS code provided, and the place of performance details are not defined in the data. Suppliers are expected to have demonstrated expertise in patent drafting, IP strategy, and related legal support services tailored to academic research environments. The university seeks responsive, reliable partners capable of handling the complex and time-sensitive nature of securing intellectual property rights for emerging radio systems technologies.

General Info

University of Waterloo seeks IP support vendors for radio systems research through 2026-00493-LG, up to four years.

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Government of Canada → University of Waterloo

NAICS

541199 - All Other Legal Services View NAICS

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CAN

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PhaseClosed

PostedMay 19

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Response DeadlineMay 22

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05/22/2026, 07:30:00 PM UTC

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The University of Waterloo, through its Emerging Radio Systems Group (EmRG), invites qualified suppliers to submit proposals for the provision of patent application preparation and intellectual property (IP) support services. The objective of this RFP is to establish a service agreement with one or more qualified suppliers, on an as needed basis for up to 4 years. This RFP is also posted free of charge on the Euna portal: https://uwaterloo.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/105670Bidding and Documents are available on http://www.merx.com. Fees may apply; See https://www.merx.com/public/pricing for more information.

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