Single Antenna SATCOM Terminals

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
Maritime Satellite Communications Upgrade (MSCU)

W8472-135496/C
Eddy, Kathie
Telephone No. - (819) 956-0768
Fax No. - (819) 956-5650

Canada is seeking feedback from industry with respect to
Industrial and Technological Benefits including Value
Proposition, for the single antenna marine, dual-band, satellite
communication (SATCOM) terminals.

This requirement is not subject to the international trade
agreements and falls within the framework of the Defence
Procurement Strategy announced on February 5, 2014, therefore,
the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy,
including the Value Proposition (VP) will be applied. For the
winning bidder, the ITB obligation will be equal to the contract
value. The VP will be a rated element of the evaluation
framework for MSCU. The evaluation framework of the VP may be
based upon, in part, Industry responses received.

On September 28, 2012, Canada released a Price and Availability
(P&A) W8472-135496/A for the Maritime Satellite Communications
Upgrade (MSCU) requirement. The objectives of that process were
to advise industry of the anticipated forthcoming requirement,
receive information regarding existing SATCOM terminals and to
receive detailed, non-binding cost information for project
planning purposes.

MSCU project involves the acquisition of ~30 SATCOM terminals to
be installed by the Canadian Navy. The terminals will be capable
of operating in Ku-band and X-band, certified for use in WGS
Constellation and designed for use in maritime warship
environment.

It is anticipated that a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) may be
released by late spring 2015 prior to the release of a formal
Request for Proposal (RFP). This will help Canada to formalize
the Industrial and Technological Benefits with regards to the
Value Proposition approach and the RFP Terms and Conditions and
resulting contract clauses.

The draft RFP will allow suppliers an opportunity to review the
requirement and submit their comments and feedback to Canada by
a requested due date.

All enquiries related to this notice are to be forwarded to the
PWGSC Contracting Authority identified herein either by phone
(819-956-0768) or e-mail (k••••••••@••••••••.••.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.