Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Communications Security Device (COMSEC)
W7714-135751/A
Caldwell, John
Telephone No. - (819) 956-1373 ( )
Fax No. - (819) 997-2229
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information from
vendors with respect to the state of the art in nanosatellite
and microsatellite compatible Suite-B compliant communications
security (COMSEC) devices for use on future space missions on
behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), Defence
Research and Development Canada (DRDC).
In addition to seeking information on a responder's current
status of COMSEC equipment, information on related costs,
scheduling, risk, contractual terms, and cost sharing is also
being requested under this RFI. Based on the information
received, the Government of Canada may proceed with a multi
phase procurement to develop its COMSEC requirements for future
DND nanosatellite and microsatellite missions. This could
include a fixed price development contract to further the
development of a suitably mature COMSEC technology, with a
subsequent standing offer method of supply for commercially
available COMSEC equipment.
The statement of Requirements (SOR) for the required COMSEC
device is available upon request to the Procurement Authority
identified above.
Any information submitted to Canada in response to this Request
for Information may be used by Canada in the development of a
subsequent competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) and, or
Request for Standing Offer (RFSO).
There will be no short listing of firms for purposes of
undertaking any future work, or the issuance of a standing
offer, as a result of this request. Similarly, participation in
this Request for Information is not a condition or prerequisite
for participation in any subsequent RFP and, or RFSO.
It is anticipated that any resultant Request for Proposal or
Request for Standing Offer may only be issued in 2013 or 2014.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
