Question 1

What is "EV385-261040 - General Contracting Services Standing Offer, POLAR Canadian High Arctic Research Station"?

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**OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY: EV385-261040 - General Contracting Services Standing Offer**

**Issuing Organization:**  
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)

**Contact:**  
Abou Ahmad, Kassan  
Email: kassan.abouahmad@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

**Important Dates:**  
- Posted Date: January 6, 2026  
- Submission Due Date: February 17, 2026, at 14:00  
- Performance Period: Three (3) years with two (2) one-year option periods

**Opportunity Overview:**  
This opportunity involves the establishment of a Standing Offer for General Contracting Services to support the Canadian High Arctic Research Station located in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. The work will include the provision of skilled licensed labor, tools, equipment, supervision, and materials as requested on an "as required" basis.

**Key Procurement Details:**  
- **Contract Type:** Standing Offer  
- **Estimated Value:** Not stated  
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Firms must be registered on the Inuit Firm Registry.  
- **Geographic Restrictions:** This opportunity is limited to firms in the Inuit Firm Registry, indicating regional participation requirements focused on firms serving Inuit communities.

**Technical Capabilities Required:**  
- Provision of general contracting services, which necessitates skilled labor and relevant equipment.  
- Firms should have experience with similar projects, especially in remote or Arctic environments, which may involve specialized methodologies and technologies pertinent to harsh conditions.

**Deliverables and Performance Standards:**  
- Delivery of skilled labor, tools, supervision, and materials in a timely manner as requested.  
- Adherence to the performance standards outlined in the Standing Offer, although specific standards are not detailed in the opportunity document.

**Evaluation Criteria:**  
While specific evaluation criteria have not been disclosed, priorities will include confirmation of mandatory registrations and qualifications along with evidence of the firm's ability to fulfill the scope of work in a remote Arctic environment.

**Preferred Qualifications** (Competitive Advantage):  
- Demonstrated experience in general contracting services in Arctic or similarly challenging environments.  
- Past performance with government contracts may enhance the proposal's competitiveness.

**Proposal Submission:**  
Late submissions will not be accepted. Interested firms are encouraged to prepare their proposals in alignment with the submission deadline of February 17, 2026.

This summary encapsulates the core elements of the opportunity, emphasizing critical criteria for potential bidders to assess their fit for the project.

Question 2

When did this opportunity close?

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This opportunity closed on February 17, 2026. The page is kept for historical reference and research purposes.

Question 3

Why is this closed opportunity still available to view?

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This historical contract listing is preserved for research purposes. Contractors can use past solicitation data to understand requirements, pricing trends, and prepare for similar future opportunities from Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC).

Question 4

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Question 5

Will this contract be re-solicited in the future?

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