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

Contract number CW2452824

Amendment value : CAD 74,779.74

Solicitation number WS5529743982

Contract award date

Expiry date


    Contract details
    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
    Operating name
    University of Calgary
    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

    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