10080891 - Laboratory Testing Services – Fenestration Products (U-Factor and Air Leakage)

Solicitation number 10080891

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/12/15 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    Laboratory Testing Services – Fenestration Products (U-Factor and Air Leakage)

    Description:
    Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB), requires accredited laboratory testing services to validate fenestration product parameters. Testing will verify ENERGY STAR® certified products and assess compliance with Canadian standards, focusing on U-factor and Air leakage. Tests will be conducted on a random sample of fenestration models, including those listed in the ENERGY STAR® database and potentially unlisted models.

    The contractor will also be responsible for the disposal of dismantled equipment post-testing. Testing must be conducted by laboratories accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 and follow NFRC 102 and AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440-11 standards. Approximately 30 window units will be tested on an as-required basis during the contract period.

    Procurement Policy:
    This requirement is subject to the Interim Policy on Reciprocal Procurement. Only Canadian Suppliers and Suppliers of an Applicable trading Partner, as defined in the solicitation, are eligible to submit offers. Offers from suppliers of Non-Trading Partners will be rejected.

    Submission Details:
    Bidders must submit their proposals in accordance with the instructions provided in the attached Request for Proposal (RFP) document.

    All services must be completed no later than March 31, 2026.

    Enquiries:
    All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority:
    Name: Isadora Romero
    Email: Isadora.Romero@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

    Please refer to the following documents:
    1) Request for Proposal - English and French versions
    2) Questions and Answers - English and French versions (Q#1-7)

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 3 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/01/01.

    Trade agreements

    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Please refer to tender description or tender documents

    Reason for limited tendering

    A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

    • None

    Businesses interested in partnering for this tender opportunity:
    Note: Information may not be available in both English and French. This is because the Official Languages Act does not apply.

    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
    Address

    11 Laurier St, PDP III, Gatineau, K1A 0S5

    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Isadora Romero
    Email
    isadora.romero@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
    Address

    11 Laurier St, PDP III, Gatineau, K1A 0S5

    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
    Caption
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 9 2025/12/05
    001 FR 2 2025/12/05
    001 EN 35 2025/11/13
    001 FR 5 2025/11/13
    Access the Getting started page for details on how to bid, and more.

    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    ,
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    3 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Selective Tendering
    Selection criteria
    Lowest Price
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