Telemedical Assistance Service for the Canadian Coast Guard

The International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue requires the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) and Maritime Rescue Sub Centre (MRSC) to provide a maritime Telemedical Assistance Service (TMAS) to vessels operating within its Search and Rescue Region (SRR) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Period of the Contract:

The period of the Contract is from June 30, 2023 to July 1, 2024 inclusive.

Option to Extend the Contract:

The Contractor grants to Canada the irrevocable option to extend the term of the Contract by up to three (3) additional one (1) year period(s) under the same conditions.

Security Requirements:

The following security requirements (SRCL and related clauses provided by Contract Security Program) apply and form part of the Contract.
Security requirement for Canadian supplier: Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) file # Common-professional services security requirement check list #9

1. The contractor/offeror must, at all times during the performance of the contract/standing offer, hold a valid designated organization screening (DOS) with approved document safeguarding at the level of protected B, issued by the Contract Security Program (CSP), Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

2. The contractor/offeror personnel requiring access to protected information, assets or work site(s) must each hold a valid reliability status, granted or approved by the CSP, PWGSC

3. The contractor must not utilize its Information Technology systems to electronically process, produce or store protected information until the CSP, PWGSC has issued written approval. After approval has been granted or approved, these tasks may be performed up to the level of protected B

4. Subcontracts which contain security requirements are not to be awarded without the prior written permission of the CSP, PWGSC

5. The contractor/offeror must comply with the provisions of the:
a. Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex D
b. Contract Security Manual (latest edition)