Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Valcartier Research Centre has investigated some capabilities of the iGFCR in the past few years and is looking to improve the research capability in the field. The first studies were limited to the MidWare Infrared (MWIR) region and DRDC is looking to extend their knowledge in the longwave infrared (LWIR) and the shortwave infrared (SWIR) regions.
Due to the scientific nature of the work performed, which requires state of the art sensors, DRDC require the expertise, knowledge and services of a contractor to develop, modify, upgrade and improve concepts or equipment in the field of iGFCR.
This task authorization contract is for 5 years.
The requirement is limited to Canadian services.
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; refer to Part 5 - Certifications and Additional Information, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.
This bid solicitation allows bidders to use the epost Connect service provided by Canada Post Corporation to transmit their bid electronically. Bidders must refer to Part 2 entitled Bidder Instructions, and Part 3 entitled Bid Preparation Instructions, of the bid solicitation, for further information.
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.
