Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Project Title
Space Exploration Concept Studies for a Mars Sample Fetch Rover
Description
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is seeking bids to conduct a concept study aimed at developing a mission concept for a Sample Fetch Rover (SFR), one of the key elements that would form part of an international Mars Sample Return (MSR) campaign. This work is part of a number of preparatory studies for future missions or mission contribution options that CSA is supporting related to priorities derived from the 2016 Space Exploration Topical Teams and Canadian Space Exploration Workshop (CSEW).
Period of Contract
From date of award for up to 6 months.
Intellectual Property
Canada will own all intellectual property rights in foreground information.
Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this requirement.
Trade Agreements
This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements.
Canadian Content
The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and (or) Canadian services.
Controlled Goods Program (if applicable)
This procurement could be subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada’s Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA)."
Epost Connect
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.
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All inquiries and other communications concerning this Request for Proposals must be sent in writing only to the contracting authority, named herein.
Public Works and Government Services Canada provides services in Canada's two official languages.Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Public Works and Government Services Canada retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
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.
