This Request for Information is issued under the BCIP Challenge Call for Proposals (EN578-DB1700/A).
Please refer to the CFP Solicitation Documents.
The Build in Canada Innovation Program (BCIP) is a Research and Development (R&D) procurement program aimed at procuring, testing and evaluating R&D pre-commercialized goods and services in the late stage development (Technology Readiness Level 7 to 9). The BCIP recently launched a Challenge Call for Proposals (CFP) under the Military component of the BCIP to help testing departments solve challenges in innovative ways.
The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek engagement with Industry on a number of questions related to Annex A – Challenge Details.
It is requested that responses to the questions at Annex B – Industry Engagement Questions be provided by the closing date of the tender notice to the contracting authority, Huda Dahir, at S••••••••@••••••••.••.ca in a format that is readable on Microsoft Word 2013.
PLEASE NOTE:
The issuance of the RFI does not create an obligation for Canada to issue a subsequent Challenge.
The RFI is not a bid solicitation and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the Government of Canada will take procurement action in this matter.
Canada reserves the right to amend, delete or add, in whole or in part, any terms or provisions of this RFI document. Any revision will be provided in writing.
No payment will be made for costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a response to the RFI.
Canada will have the right to accept or reject any or all recommendations.For further details please see the RFI document.
Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
