Sample Collection Testing and Analysis, and Consulting Services for Crude Oil and Petroleum Products

Transport Canada is seeking professional services for the sample collection, testing and analysis of crude oil in a manner that preserves its integrity and composition, including all dissolved gasses, in support of research projects; and, to provide consulting services on:

selecting crude oil types and sample sites, proper sample collection and handling, development and selection of means of containment for transport, testing procedures, general knowledge on industry practicesMany of the research projects that this contract is intended to support have not been developed or are in preliminary stages of development. Therefore, details such as sampling location, delivery location, delivery schedule, quantity of oil collected, and any oil testing requirements will be known once the research projects are developed. Since much of the information will not be available until after the contract starts, and will change with the research project being supported, the work will be undertaken on an “as and when requested” basis using Task Authorizations (TA). Despite the lack of detail, generally the tasks will include, but not be limited to, the following:

Assist TC to determine which crude oils would best meet the research objectives and the most appropriate sampling methods. Develop a sampling plan which describes the location and frequency of crude oils to be sampled. The sampling plan will also include the appropriate sampling methods to be used. Provide means of containment to collect and transport the samples. Arrange for the acquisition of the samples at the chosen locations and ensure that the samples are acquired in a way that meets the research objectives. Arrange for the transport of the crude oil to locations determined by the Technical Authority. Arrange for any required property testing of the crude oils and ensure that testing is completed using appropriate standards or methods. Advise TC on maintaining sample integrity in experimental design.

Services will be provided on an “as and when requested” basis from date of contract award to 31 March 2018 with three option periods of one year each. Services will be delivered to the National Capital Region. The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.