Spectral Response Function Files

Solicitation number W8474-258620

Publication date

Closing date and time 2025/07/07 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description

    NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT

    The Department of National Defence (DND), in order to maintain accuracy and complete functioning of its Middle Wavelength Infrared (MWIR) and Long Wavelength Infrared (LWIR) camera platforms, requires a support Contract to produce Spectral Response Function Files for these camera platforms.

    The resulting Contract will contain initial and optional deliverables which may be purchased for a period until 31 March 2028.

    Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario

    Initial Deliverables: May 2025 to 31 March 2026

    Description of the Deliverables Format Quantity

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers

    Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
    Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)

    Optional Deliverables

    Optional deliverables – 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027

    Description of the Deliverables Format Quantity

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers

    Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
    Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)

    Optional Deliverables – 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers

    Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum

    Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
    Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)

    Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.

    Nature of Requirement: The Contractor must complete spectral curve analysis services, create Spectral Response Function Files and deliver the Spectral Response Function Files to DND. The creation of a Spectral Response Function File for either an MWIR Camera or LWIR Camera is required up to three (3) times per year.

    Detailed specification can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers

    Delivery Date: No later than three (3) weeks upon receipt of camera platform and lens.

    Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.

    Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.

    Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers.

    File Number: W8474-258620

    The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
    Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada

    Contract duration

    The estimated contract period will be 32 month(s), with a proposed start date of 2025/07/08.

    Trade agreements

    • World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA)
    • Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)
    • Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA)
    • Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement
    • Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)
    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    • Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
    • Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
    • Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)
    • Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA)

    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:

    • None
    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Department of National Defence (DND)
    Address

    101 Colonel By Drive

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K2
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Brooke Monette
    Phone
    (343) 573-7369
    Email
    brooke.monette@forces.gc.ca
    Bidding details
    Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
    Caption
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001 FR 0 2025/06/16
    001 EN 4 2025/06/16
    001 FR 2 2025/05/22
    001 EN 16 2025/05/22
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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Proposal
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Contract duration
    32 month(s)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Lowest Price