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Response Deadline10/26/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Precision Instrument Transportation subcontract involves the secure shipping and delivery of high-value optical and electronic survey equipment for prime contractors working on National Research Council of Canada projects. The scope of work specifically requires specialized handling and secure packaging of precision LiDAR payloads to ensure that calibration shifts are prevented during transit, culminating in the delivery of the integrated system to a designated NRC facility. This opportunity is managed by the Government of Canada under NAICS code 484220, with the place of performance located in the National Capital Region of Canada. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2026, and requires a response by October 26, 2026.

General Info

Secure transport of precision LiDAR equipment to NRC facilities in Canada's Capital Region.

Agency

Government of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

NAICS

484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local

Place of Performance

National Capital Region (NCR), CAN

Set-Aside

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Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-58124.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Question/Answer #2 RFP 26-58124 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)-Deployable Integrated Topographic and Bathymetric (Topo-Bathymetric) LiDAR System

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineOct 26

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → National Research Council of Canada

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Performs secure shipping and delivery of high-value optical and electronic survey equipment for prime contractors on National Research Council of Canada (NRC) projects. Employs secure packaging and specialized handling of precision LiDAR payloads to prevent calibration shifts during transit. Delivers the integrated system to the designated NRC facility.

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