NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENTThe Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement in support of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), to seek a software solution to support the process of replacing its legacy Nuclear Emergency Response (NER) Radiation Sensor Integration, Command and Control, Decision Support and Exercise (RSICCDSE) program that is nearing obsolescence. The work will involve the following: the integration of existing RCN radiation detectors into the software suite, the provision of technical data packages, such as the user and theory manuals, associated with the software suite, and an initial cadre training, as well as the provisions for the in-service support of the Contractor’s software.The requirement of this Contract would be for an initial period of three (3) years, with two (2) options for an additional one (1) year option period.There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng…) website.For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.