The Trade Commissioner Service in Atlanta and Washington, DC, would like to make Canadian industry aware of an open call for solutions that enable the development of advancement tools for more efficient construction in Arctic conditions. A total of up to $868,000 is available to make several awards for solutions that deliver new methodologies, tools, models, etc. for cold weather construction.
The open call website is here.
Submissions are due by 4:00 PM CT on 13 January 2025.
👀 Keep an eye out for a special Defence Infrastructure Report in the upcoming edition of CDR!
ERDC seeks solutions (such as new methodology, techniques, etc.) to address challenges with Arctic infrastructure construction related to:
- Focus Area 1: Arctic Pavement Construction and Design
- Best practices for base/subbase/subgrade preparation
- Methods/techniques for base and subgrade preparation in permafrost
- Predictive model for pavement design in Arctic
- Case studies/best practices for full-depth construction
- Novel materials/methods for cold weather construction
- Focus Area 2: Construction Equipment Preparation for Cold Regions Pavements
- Methods/techniques for cold-hardening construction and paving equipment for rigid and/or flexible pavements
- Novel materials, methods, and equipment for cold weather construction
Companies with new capabilities, new technologies, or new methodologies in the above areas are highly encouraged to submit a solution brief. Submissions must meet requirements and be made using this form.
NOTE: In order to receive an award, companies must be registered in the US government’s SAM.gov contracting system. Please contact your local Trade Commissioner if you need assistance with registering. For general questions about working with the US DoD, please contact Trade Commissioner Bobby Tate –Robert.tate@international.gc.ca or Trade Commissioner Linda Eshiwani-Nate –Linda.Eshiwani-Nate@international.gc.ca
