Request For Information (RFI) FOR FIELD-USABLE NON-INTRUSIVE/STAND-OFF DETECTION AND IDENTIFICATION INSTRUMENTS

Solicitation number 47419-188164

Publication date

Closing date and time 2017/12/08 13:00 EST

Last amendment date


    Description

    TITLE

    REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for Field-usable non-intrusive/stand-off detection and identification instruments

    DESCRIPTION

    The purpose of this RFI is to:

    1. Obtain information from suppliers regarding their portable, field-usable instruments at Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 8 or 9 for the non-intrusive/stand-off detection and identification of synthetic opioids. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has outlined a list of technical requirements and evaluation criteria enclosed as Attachment 2, and is requesting suppliers to describe their ability to satisfy the requirement.

    2. Obtain information from suppliers regarding their ability and willingness to provide their instrument to the CBSA for laboratory and field testing by the CBSA, as the basis of a procurement. This includes the basis upon which the instruments would be provided.

    3. Obtain feedback regarding the CBSA testing procedures and methodologies.

    There is no security requirement associated with this requirement.

    The Contractor will own the Intellectual Property Rights in the Foreground Information.

    This procurement is subject to the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

    TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

    TBD

    BASIS OF SELECTION

    TBD

    CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

    Joseph Hulse

    Supply Specialist

    Public Works and Government Services Canada

    Science Procurement Directorate

    Place du Portage III, 11C1

    11 Laurier Street

    Gatineau, Québec 

    K1A 0S5

    Phone: (873) 469-4823

    Fax: (819) 997-2229

    Email: Joseph.hulse@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

    All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than 5 calendar days before the bid closing date.

    Contract duration

    Refer to the description above for full details.

    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Hulse, Joseph
    Phone
    (873) 469-4832
    Email
    joseph.hulse@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
    Address
    11 Laurier Street
    Gatineau, QC, K1A 0S5
    CA

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    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.

    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    001
    French
    0
    001
    English
    17
    000
    French
    5
    000
    English
    51

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Information
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Region of opportunity
    Canada
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding

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