Micronucleus Scoring in Human Blood Samples Collected from Wildland Firefighters

Solicitation number 1000267939

Publication date

Closing date and time 2026/01/22 14:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    Successful achievement of key milestones specified in the research project entitled Genotoxic Effects as Early Biomarkers of Cancer Risk in Wildland Firefighters is contingent upon the scoring of micronucleus incidence in human peripheral blood samples. Given the irreplaceable nature of the biological samples, and the highly specialized nature of the analysis, Health Canada requires a qualified contractor to ensure the secure shipment of blood samples and the execution of the flow cytometric analysis (i.e., for scoring of micronucleus incidence in each sample). The project is funded under the National Framework on Cancers Linked to Firefighting.

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 26 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2026/02/01.

    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)

    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
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of Health (HC)
    Address

    200 Eglantine Dr

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Teresa Mckenny
    Email
    teresa.mckenny@hc-sc.gc.ca
    Address

    200 Eglantine Dr

    Ottawa , Ontario, K1A 0K9
    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.
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    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 EN 5 2026/01/07
    001 FR 0 2026/01/07
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    Canada
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Contract duration
    26 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Advance Contract Award Notice
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable
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