Human Milk Mineral and Trace-Element Analysis

Health Canada is seeking a laboratory to measure mineral and toxic-element concentrations in biobanked human milk samples from the MIREC cohort, with technical support and electronic reporting.

Canada > Department of Health


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1000267921
Oct 23, 2026 06:00 PM
Oct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
5 months
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Federal
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teresa.mckenny@hc-sc.gc.ca
200 Eglantine Drwy, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Health Canada is seeking a contractor to measure chloride, fluoride, iron, chromium, arsenic, lead, and cadmium in biobanked human milk samples collected from the MIREC cohort. The work requires experience measuring toxic and trace elements in human milk using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS), specifically an Agilent 8800 triple-quadrupole MS or equivalent, as well as at least five years of experience measuring and interpreting toxic- and trace-element data from human biological samples, including human milk. The contractor must provide technical support as required and perform the work at its own facility using its own staff, equipment, software, and consumables. Results and reports must be delivered electronically, and remaining biospecimens must be returned to the MIREC Biobank by a method agreed upon with the technical authority. This is an Advance Contract Award Notice identifying the University of Ottawa as the proposed contractor; qualified alternative suppliers may submit a Statement of Capabilities by the closing deadline. The proposed contract period runs from contract award through March 31, 2027, and no security requirement is stated.

Classification Codes
NAICS541380Testing Laboratories and Services
PSCB504Chemical/Biological Studies and Analysis
Smart Codes
human milk testingtrace metal analysisicp-ms laboratory services
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 9, 2026-Publication Date
Oct 23, 2026 06:00 PM-Statement of Capabilities Closing Date
Requirements
Required
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ACANOct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
ACANOct 09, 2026 12:00 PM
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