September 22, 2016 Update
The Summary of Feedback and Outcomes Report is now available. Please see link below.
July 8, 2016 Update
All responses to this RFI should be submitted by July 12, 2016, 2:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time.
This Buy and Sell notice is being extended to allow for posting of the Summary of Feedback and Outcomes report, or posting of any communications concerning this stakeholder engagement process.
The proposed Industry Day is tentatively scheduled for July 19, 2016. One-on-one meetings are tentatively scheduled for July 19-21.
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Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) intends to issue a Call for Proposals (CFP) on behalf of Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC), anagency of the Department of National Defence (DND). The CFP will be an invitation to the scientific, technical and innovation communities to submit science and technology proposals in support of Canada’s defence, security and safety. The CFP covers a wide range of subjects and seeks solutions to address DRDC's scientific and technological needs/gaps/challenges within the research and development context.
In advance of the CFP, PWGSC is seeking information and feedback from industry, academia and other stakeholders on their interest, capacity and ability to provide research and development services as described in the draft CFP document, a copy of which is being provided via this Request for Information. Feedback is also being solicited regarding the procurement approach and methodology.
The Request for Information (RFI) provides instructions for industry, academia and other stakeholders who are interested in participating in this engagement process. Participation in the engagement process is not a requirement to submit a proposal to the upcoming CFP.
