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This Solicitation opportunity from Government of Canada was posted on April 9, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Refrigeration Services, AAFC, Brandon Research and Development Centre

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WSC-2025-2026-172International

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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Brandon Research and Development Centre is seeking a service contractor to provide refrigeration services on an “as and when requested” basis under an indefinite delivery agreement with task authorizations. The contract, issued under solicitation number WSC-2025-2026-172, will commence in November 2025 and expire on April 30, 2027, with an irrevocable option to extend for up to three additional one-year periods. Offers must meet mandatory technical requirements, including the provision of at least two qualified Journeyperson Refrigeration Technicians holding valid licenses, current ozone-depleting substances registration from Manitoba, and certification through HRAI’s Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program. All personnel requiring site access must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS granted by AAFC, and subcontracting is strictly prohibited without prior written approval. The work must comply with the National Building Code, Canadian Electrical Code, Federal Halocarbon Regulation, and other applicable standards, with all materials newly manufactured, CSA certified, and systems serviced only by certified personnel. Performance occurs exclusively at 2701 Grand Valley Road, Brandon, MB, under a Delivery Duty Paid term, requiring the contractor to cover all costs including duties and taxes until delivery. A mandatory site visit is required on April 28, 2025, and all proposals must be submitted electronically via CPC Connect by May 19, 2026. Evaluation follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where only compliant offers meeting all mandatory technical criteria are considered, with award going to the lowest-priced acceptable submission. The contractor must maintain records in machine-readable format, carry comprehensive insurance, and comply with the Access to Information Act, the Integrity Regime, and security protocols outlined in the Security Requirements Check List. Invoices are to be processed through direct deposit and must include contract and task authorization details, with payments managed under authorized task authorizations linked to federal funding. The Procurement Officer is Zack Flamont, and the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative is Bill Park, managing technical oversight.

General Info

Refrigeration services contract at Brandon Centre, lowest-price technically acceptable, strict security and compliance requirements.

Agency

Government of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-FoodView Agency

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Canada, CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Addendum 1 - Refrigeration Services Equipment Update for Solicitation WSC-2025-2026-172

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Addenda 1 - Services de Réfrigération - Demande WSC-2025-2026-172

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Addendum 2 - Refrigeration Services Solicitation WSC-2025-2026-172

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RFP WSC-2025-2026-172 Refrigeration Services at Brandon Research and Development Centre

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RFP WSC-2025-2026-172 - Services de réfrigération, AAC Brandon

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AgencyGovernment of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
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Government of Canada → Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food
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Zack W FlamontContracting Authority
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DESCRIPTION: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Brandon Research and Development Centre located at 2701 Grand Valley Road, Brandon, MB, requires refrigeration services on an “as and when requested ” basis. This solicitation of offers is to establish a service contract with task authorizations (TA) for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the solicitation of offers. The period of the contract will be from date of award to April 30, 2027 with an irrevocable option to extend it for up to three (3) additional one-year periods. The anticipated start date is November 2025. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS There are security requirements associated with this requirement. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to sensitive work site(s) must each hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by AAFC. MANDATORY SITE VISIT INFORMATION Canada recommends that the Offeror attend the site visit. A mandatory site visit will be held at 2701 Grand Valley Road, Brandon, MB, on April 28, 2025, at 10:00 am CST (local Brandon time). Offerors are to meet at the front entrance desk. MANDATORY TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Canada will assess offers in accordance with the entire requirement of the solicitation of offers including the Technical and Financial evaluation criteria. Canada will declare any offer that fails to meet all mandatory solicitation requirements non-compliant. BASIS OF SELECTION For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price on an aggregate basis for award. SOLICITATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AAFC Offers shall be submitted using the CPC Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit offers electronically. Offers must be submitted only to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) Offer Receiving Unit by the date, time and place indicated in the solicitation of offers. Offerors may contact the Contracting Officer to make other arrangements should they wish to not use CPC Connect service. Refer to the attached solicitation documents to obtain further information. Canada retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada. PROCURING OFFICE: Zack Flamont, Procurement Officer Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Western Service Centre 2010 12th Avenue, Unit 300, Regina SK S4P 0M3 Telephone: (639) 560-3462 E-mail: zack.flamont@agr.gc.ca AAFC has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in AAFC procurement activities as outlined in this solicitation. Canada will make available Notices of Proposed Procurement (NPP), solicitation of offers and related documents for download through the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) at https://canadabuys.canada.ca/en/solicitation-opportunities. Canada is not responsible and will not assume any liabilities whatsoever for the information found on websites of third parties. In the event an NPP, solicitation of offers or related documentation would be amended, Canada will not be sending notifications. Canada will post all amendments, including significant enquiries received and their replies, using GETS. It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to regularly consult GETS for the most up-to-date information. Canada will not be liable for any oversight on the Offeror’s part nor for notification services offered by a third party. Indigenous Procurement: The federal Indigenous Business Directory (IBD) is an online resource for all levels of government and the private sector to identify Indigenous business capacity. Having a business profile in the IBD will increase your company’s visibility and may provide additional business. A profile in the IBD can also allow you to compete for federal government contracts that are set-aside for Indigenous businesses through the Procurement Strategy for Indigenous Businesses. For more information and to review eligibility criteria and register, visit: www.canada.ca/indigenousbusinessdirectory.

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