W7707-267416-Development of a Color Change-based Chemical Agent Disclosure System

Status Awarded

Contract number CW2452824

Amendment value :

CAD 74,779.74

Solicitation number WS5529743982

Publication date

Contract award date

Description
This contract was awarded to:
The Governors of the University of Calgary
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Suffield Research Centre is pursuing the development of a color change-based chemical agent disclosure system that allows the user to locate and qualitatively measure the amount of chemical warfare agent (CWA) contamination on a surface. The objective of this work is to develop and formulate device prototypes including surface wipes, swabs and wipes using demonstrated color-changing NBP dyes, and test their use characteristics and performance for detecting the presence of CWAs and CWA simulants on military-relevant surfaces.
Business address
2500 University Dr NW
Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4
CA
Notice type
Directed Contract
Contract Instrument Type
Contract
Procurement method
Non-Competitive
Language(s)
English
,
French
Selection criteria
Not applicable
Region(s) of delivery
Alberta

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Contract duration

The contract will be for a period of 9 month(s), from 2026/06/05 to 2027/03/31.

Total value of contract

This is the total value of this contract, which includes the initial contract value and the sum of all amendments.

CAD 74,779.74

Commodity - UNSPSC

  • 81141900 - Manufacturing technology research and development services

Trade agreements

  • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

Reason for limited tendering

A contracting officer can use limited tendering for specific reasons outlined in the applicable trade agreements. The reason for this contract is described below:

  • Exclusive Rights
Contact information

Contracting organization

Organization
Department of Public Works and Government Services (PSPC)
Address
11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
Canada
Contracting authority
Rachinski, Douglas (SPAC/PSPC)
Email
douglas.rachinski@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

Buying organization(s)

Organization
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)
Address
400 Cumberland Street
Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 1J8
Canada