Question 1

What is "Research panel services for large-scale design behavioural science studies in public health"?

Accepted Answer

**PURPOSE & SCOPE:**
- **Procurement Description:** The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) is procuring research panel services to support large-scale, design-focused behavioral science studies in public health.
- **Project Scope and Objectives:** The aim is to advance evidence-based research in areas aligned with Government of Canada public health priorities, including vaccination uptake, prevention of infectious disease impacts, mental health and well-being, and climate-related health challenges.
- **Contract Type and Estimated Value:** Specific contract value is not mentioned, but the performance period extends to March 31, 2026.

**BUYER INFORMATION:**
- **Issuing Organization:** Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
- **Contact Details:** 
  - Name: Sayed Elias Abedi
  - Email: sayedelias.abedi@hc-sc.gc.ca
- **Important Dates:**
  - Posted: January 6, 2026
  - Due: January 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET
  
**MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Certifications/Registrations:** No specific certifications or security clearances are required; however, alignment with Canadian Supplier and Reciprocal Procurement requirements is mandatory.
- **Mandatory Qualifications:** Offerors must submit offers that comply with solicitation requirements, ensuring completeness and adherence to instructions.
- **Set-Aside Requirements:** Not specified.
- **Geographic Restrictions:** Offers are limited to Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers from Applicable Trading Partners.

**TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:**
- **Key Technical Capabilities Needed:** Experience in managing and conducting large-scale behavioral studies, possibly involving survey methodologies and public health analytics.
- **Methodologies Required:** Compliance with research ethics and engagement in evidence-based public health research techniques.
- **Deliverables and Performance Standards:** Detailed deliverables will be outlined in the Annex Statement of Work.
- **Evaluation Criteria:** Specific evaluation criteria are mentioned but not detailed in the provided documents.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
- **Nice-to-Have Certifications:** Preferred experience in public health research or familiarity with behavioral science methodologies could enhance proposals.
- **Preferred Qualifications:** Prior experience with Government of Canada contracts or similar public health research projects may be advantageous.
- **Additional Evaluation Factors:** Experience with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions initiatives and commitment to sustainability goals could provide competitive advantages.

**KEY EVALUATION FACTORS:**
- **Evaluation Process:** Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with submission requirements, technical capability, and overall fit with project objectives.
- **Weighting of Criteria:** Not specified in detail, but technical proficiency and past performance will likely carry substantial weight.
- **Past Performance Requirements:** Relevant past performance in similar projects may be considered during evaluations.

This summary emphasizes criteria that facilitate aligning potential suppliers with the PHAC's specifications for the contract, ensuring compliance and enhancing the likelihood of successful proposals.

Question 2

When is the proposal submission deadline?

Accepted Answer

The proposal submission deadline is January 26, 2026 (13 days left).

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