# AI workability — 01B30-270094 Scanner

*Buyer: Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC) · Source: merx · Closes: 03 Sep 2026 00:00 UTC*

**AI workability: 30%** (majority needs humans) · notice-only read · bid call: **NO_GO**

- Effort: 310 h total · 94 h AI · 216 h human (low confidence)

## Verdict

No-go as prime contractor; AI workability is low because core deliverable is physical hardware supply and installation.

## Bid call

**NO_GO** — The shop is an AI-first IT services firm, not a scientific equipment supplier. The core deliverable is a specialized THz spectroscopy system with physical delivery, installation, and training. AI can assist with bid documents and research, but cannot supply or install the hardware. Without a supplier partnership, the bid would be non-compliant and high-risk.

## Deliverables

| Deliverable | Mode | AI share | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Bid package and compliance response | ai_assisted | 70% | 20 |
| Technical proposal and specifications mapping | ai_assisted | 80% | 30 |
| Supplier and product research | ai_assisted | 60% | 20 |
| Procurement and contracting | human_only | 10% | 30 |
| Logistics and delivery coordination | human_only | 10% | 30 |
| Installation and commissioning | human_only | 5% | 80 |
| Training materials | ai_agent | 90% | 20 |
| On-site training | human_only | 0% | 40 |
| Project management and reporting | ai_assisted | 40% | 40 |

## Risks

- **[high]** Specialized hardware procurement outside core IT services — *Partner with an authorized THz equipment supplier or do not bid.*
- **[medium]** Short bidding window — *Use AI to accelerate drafting, but reserve human time for validation.*
- **[medium]** Thin tender documentation — *Request clarification from PSPC/AAFC before bidding.*
- **[high]** Physical installation and training require on-site presence — *Confirm local technician availability or partner with a field service provider.*
- **[low]** Unknown security, insurance, or bonding requirements — *Verify full solicitation documents before committing.*

## Human roles

- **Contract signatory / accountable executive** (10%): Legal and financial commitment.
- **Technical procurement lead** (20%): Supplier selection, purchase order, warranty terms.
- **Logistics coordinator** (15%): Physical delivery, customs, site access.
- **Field installation technician** (25%): On-site setup, calibration, testing.
- **Trainer** (15%): In-person training delivery.
- **Project manager** (15%): Stakeholder communication, schedule, risk management.

## Why not more AI

- Cannot physically deliver, install, or commission laboratory equipment.
- Cannot sign contracts or take legal/financial accountability.
- Cannot provide manufacturer warranties or certified calibration.
- Cannot perform on-site training requiring a human instructor.
- Cannot validate that a specific THz system meets scientific performance requirements without lab testing.

## Requirements & compliance

| Ref | Requirement | Status |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Description | Acquisition of a compact, table-top time-domain terahertz (THz) spectroscopy system with imaging capability including delivery, installation and training | gap |

## Evaluation criteria

- **Not specified** (Unknown): No evaluation criteria in available notice; likely mandatory technical compliance and price.

## Key dates

- 2026-08-19 — Publication
- 2026-09-03T14:00:00-04:00 — Closing Date

## Gaps in source documents

- Full Statement of Requirement (Annex) not provided.
- No evaluation criteria or weighting published.
- No estimated contract value or duration.
- No security clearance, insurance, or bonding requirements stated.
- No details on training audience, location constraints, or acceptance criteria.

## Assumptions

- Total effort estimate is based on notice text and typical procurement lifecycle; detailed SOW not available.
- No security clearance or bonding is required unless stated in full solicitation.
- The shop would need to act as prime contractor, not subcontractor.
- No existing relationship with THz equipment manufacturers.
- Evaluation is likely mandatory technical compliance and price.

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