Assessments of risks and costs of underground hydrogen storage (UHS) in Canada

TASK Based Professional Services (TSPS) Requirement

This requirement is for: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

This requirement is open only to those Supply Arrangement Holders under E60ZT-18TSPS who qualified under Tier 1 for the following category:

Stream 5: Technical, engineering and maintenance services Category 5.3: Engineering Graduate

The requirement is intended to result in the award of one (1) contract.

The following SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal.

1. ACF Associates Inc. 2. ADGA Group Consultants Inc. 3. Adirondack Information Management Inc., The AIM Group Inc, in Joint Venture 4. Calian Ltd. 5. Deloitte Inc. 6. Fleetway Inc. 7. IPSS INC. 8. L-3 Technologies MAS Inc. 9. Louis Tanguay Informatique Inc. 10. Michael Wager Consulting Inc. 11. Orbis Risk Consulting Inc. 12. Posterity Group Consulting Inc, 13. Promaxis Systems Inc 14. Technomics, Incorporated 15. WSP Canada Inc.

Description of the Requirement

Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) has identified a need for one (1) Senior Engineering Graduate to provide their coordination expertise to conduct a comprehensive study on the risks and costs associated with storing hydrogen in underground reservoirs across different Canadian jurisdictions. As part of Canada's commitment to transitioning to net-zero energy systems, hydrogen is seen as a key player in achieving zero-emission energy goals.

Proposed period of contract

The proposed period will be from date of Award to October 31, 2024

Level of Security Requirement

Company Minimum Security Level Required: Protected B

Canada NATO Foreign ? Protected A ? NATO Unclassified ? Protected A ? Protected B ? NATO Restricted ? Protected B ? Protected C ? NATO Confidential ? Protected C ? Confidential ? NATO Secret ? Confidential ? Secret ? Cosmic Top Secret ? Secret ? Top Secret ? Top Secret ? Top Secret (SIGINT) ? Top Secret (SIGINT)

Resource Minimum Security Level Required: Reliability

Canada NATO Foreign ? Protected A ? NATO Unclassified ? Protected A ? Protected B ? NATO Restricted ? Protected B ? Protected C ? NATO Confidential ? Protected C ? Confidential ? NATO Secret ? Confidential ? Secret ? Cosmic Top Secret ? Secret ? Top Secret ? Top Secret ? Top Secret (SIGINT) ? Top Secret (SIGINT)

Document Safeguarding Security Level Required: Protected B

Canada ? Protected A - DOS ? Protected B – DOS ? Protected C – DOS ? Confidential – FSC ? Secret - FSC ? Top Secret - FSC ? NATO Confidential - FSC ? NATO Secret - FSC ? Cosmic Top Secret - FSC

Applicable Trade Agreements

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the following trade agreement: the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA);

Diversity

Natural Resources Canada is committed to achieving a procurement process that reflects the diversity of Canada. We are dedicated to identifying and reducing barriers in our procurement processes. We continue to work on improving practices that will help ensure that equity group members are well-represented. To this end, minority-owned businesses are encouraged to apply to our processes.

Proposed period of contract

The proposed contract duration will be from the contract date to October 31, 2024.

Estimated Level of Effort

The estimated level of effort will be for 1,300 hours.

File Number: NRCan-5000078756 Contracting Authority: Alexandre Rheault Phone Number: 343-298-6447 E-Mail: alexandre.rheault@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

NOTE: The Task and Solutions Professional Services (TSPS) Method of Supply is subject to quarterly refresh cycles. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact SPTS.TSPS@TPSGC-PWGSC.GC.CA

Amendment 1: To correct the Applicable Trade Agreements. Amendment 2: To change the closing date to February 2, 2024.