Portfolio Microgrid Implementation Action Plan for Canada’s Missions Abroad

Canada, represented by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD), has a requirement for the provision of professional services to produce an action plan that will identify the potential challenges and technical requirements for the use of microgrid technology to achieve grid independence and/or power resiliency, and reduce operational carbon emissions, at DFATD diplomatic missions abroad. This Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) defines the requirements for the qualification of Respondents for the Requirement. Interested Respondents are required to respond to this ITQ. Based on these Responses, Canada intends to select, in accordance with the terms of this ITQ, the Qualified Respondents to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) stage of the solicitation. A Respondents’ Conference will be held virtually on January 15, 2026. The conference will begin at 15:00 ET. The scope of the requirement outlined in the ITQ will be reviewed during the conference and questions will be answered. It is recommended that Respondents who intend to submit a Response attend the conference. Respondents are requested to communicate with the Contract Advisor before the conference to confirm attendance. Respondents should provide, in writing, to the Contract Advisor, the name(s) of the person(s) who will be attending and a list of issues they wish to table no later than 3 business days prior to the conference. Any clarifications or changes to the solicitation resulting from the Respondents' conference will be included as an addendum to the solicitation. Respondents who do not attend will not be precluded from submitting a Response.