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:
File Number: W8485-205946
Trade Agreement: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes
Nature of Requirements:
The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the provision of In-Service Support (ISS) for the Beyond Line-Of-Sight (BLOS) and the Tactical Control Radar (TCR) Link-11 Systems.
The BLOS Systems transfers Secure Voice and data communications between the Sector Air Operations Center (SAOC) in North Bay and operational units located throughout North America and offshore in a simple closed network running 24/7.
This Communications Network provides High Frequency (HF, 2-30 MHZ), Ultra High Frequency (UHF, 225 MHz to 400 MHz) Radio Communications between the Ground Entry Stations (GES) and military ships and aircraft for the transmission and reception of Secure/Plain Voice and Link-11 Data. The Voice and Data information is communicated between the selected GES and the SAOC using existing telecommunications services provided by the Telephone Company (TELCO). The Link-11 system is utilized to exchange Secure Data Information (TADIL-A) over Data HF / UHF channels among Airborne, Land-Based, and Shipboard Tactical Data Systems while analyzing system performance.
A portion of the work to be performed under the Contract will be on an "as and when requested basis" using a Task Authorization (TA).
The period of the Contract is from date of Contract award to March 31, 2023 inclusive.
The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to four (4) additional one (1) year period(s) under the same conditions.
Note to Bidders:
There are security requirements associated with this requirement.
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Enquiries:
All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contract Authority no later than fifteen (15) calendar days before the bid closing date.
Contract Authority: Joan Anthony
Email: J••••••••@••••••••.••.ca
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.
