Department of Natural Resources - Open License for Lidar Data and Data Analysis - NRCan-5000098113 - 2026
Natural Resources CanadaFederal · Ottawa, ON- Due
- Nov 16, 2026
- 9 days left
- Posted
- Oct 30, 2026
- Primary contact
- Serge Tshimanga
The 30-second brief
Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) issues Advance Contract Award Notice NRCan-5000098113 for an open license on existing high-density leaf-off lidar data and related data analysis from Fall 2024. The area of interest (AOI) covers approximately 6,150 sq km across Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax. Required specifications include pulse density >= 20 pulses/m2, RMSEZ <= 10 cm, swath overlap >= 50%, LAS 1.4 R-15 compressed in LAZ format, and compatibility with the Open Government License – Canada. The estimated contract value is $332,100 CAD. Submission deadline is November 16, 2026.
Statement of capabilities
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Summary
Department of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) issues Advance Contract Award Notice NRCan-5000098113 for an open license on existing high-density leaf-off lidar data and related data analysis from Fall 2024.
The area of interest (AOI) covers approximately 6,150 sq km across Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, and Halifax. Required specifications include pulse density >= 20 pulses/m2, RMSEZ <= 10 cm, swath overlap >= 50%, LAS 1.4 R-15 compressed in LAZ format, and compatibility with the Open Government License – Canada. The estimated contract value is $332,100 CAD. Submission deadline is November 16, 2026.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Statement of capabilities
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Calgary, AB
- Projected sq ft
- 6,150 sq ft
Questions about this RFI
How do I respond to this RFI from Natural Resources Canada?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Serge Tshimanga.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFI?
Most government agencies, including Natural Resources Canada in ON, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFI submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Serge Tshimanga. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statement of capabilities. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 16, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFI?
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What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Calgary, AB. The total projected area is 6150 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.