Question 1

What is "ACAN  - UofT, Ethic Reports, Data Access"?

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### OPPORTUNITY SUMMARY

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement:** Health Canada intends to award a contract for the **collection and shipping of blood/serum and urine samples**.
- **Project Scope and Objectives:** The project aims to conduct scientific research supporting health-related policy decisions by collecting samples from occupationally exposed groups (firefighters and beauty industry workers) and accessing biobanked samples from the Ontario Health Study. Key objectives include recruiting participants, obtaining ethical approvals, and delivering biological samples to Health Canada’s laboratory.
- **Contract Type and Estimated Value:** The contract is valued at **$212,620**, which includes an initial term from the date of award until May 31, 2026, with an optional extension until March 31, 2027.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Department of Health (Health Canada) on behalf of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- **Contact Details:** Marco Ghattas  
  Email: [marco.ghattas@hc-sc.gc.ca](mailto:marco.ghattas@hc-sc.gc.ca)
- **Important Dates:**
  - **Posted:** January 8, 2026
  - **Due:** January 23, 2026, at 2 p.m. EST
  - **Performance Period:** Until May 31, 2026 (with one option year).

**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Required Certifications/Registrations:** Access to an established Ethics Review Board for human biological research.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** 
  1. Capability to plan and execute a recruitment program for collecting and shipping de-identified biological samples.
  2. Access to the Ontario Health Study database for biobanking tasks.
  3. Confirmation of ability to complete work within the specified timeframe and budget.
- **Set-Aside Requirements:** Not specified.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Not mentioned, but work will be conducted in Canada.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** 
  1. Participant recruitment and subjective questionnaire administration.
  2. Collection and shipping of blood and urine samples complying with regulatory standards.
- **Specific Technologies/Approaches:** Must facilitate the shipping of samples on dry ice to Health Canada’s laboratory.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** Timely collection and shipment of specified biological samples.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Suppliers must prove capability through a Statement of Capabilities that matches the requirements.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications/Experience:** Previous experience with health studies or collaborations with public health entities.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Additional expertise in managing biological sample banks or related research programs may provide competitive advantage.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Proposal Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on the demonstrated capability to meet mandatory requirements and overall project feasibility.
- **Weighting of Different Criteria:** Not explicitly specified.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Not detailed, but prior relevant experience may be advantageous.

This opportunity presents a strategic fit for organizations that meet the outlined mandatory requirements and possess strong technical capabilities in public health research, particularly those with experience in the biological sample collection and ethics approval processes.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 23, 2026 (10 days left).

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