Towed Sonar with Deep Depressor Wing

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT (NPP)

Title: Towed Side Scan Sonar.

Solicitation Number: 202202779A

Publication Date: 24 December 2021

Closing Date and Time: 14 January 2022

Trade Agreements: List of applicable trade agreements:

• Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) (formerly Agreement on Internal Trade [AIT])

• Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA)

• Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CCoFTA)

• Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement (CHFTA)

• Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPAFTA)

• Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA)

Region of Opportunity: Specify the region(s) of opportunity, such as:

• Canada

Region of Delivery: Specify the region(s) of delivery, such as:

• Canada (Ontario)

GSIN: N5845 - Underwater Sound Equipment.

Notice Type: Select the type of notice:

•  Notice of Proposed Procurement (NPP)

Tendering Procedure: Specify the procurement procedure

• Open

Description:

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Underwater Recovery Team program has a requirement for one (1) towed side scan SONAR, to be operated in both salt and fresh water environments, and moving and still waters. The requirement also includes training, warranty and SONAR maintenance and support services.

All the deliverables must be received on or before 31 March 2022.

Basis of selection: Lowest Compliant Bid

Refer to the attached tender documents to obtain further information.

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

Procuring Office:

Jo’Anne Cassidy

Senior Procurement Officer

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Procurement and Contracting Services

Address: 73 Leikin Drive, Ottawa, Ontario

Telephone: 343- 574-7251

E-mail address: Joanne.cassidy@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

The RCMP has adopted the Integrity Regime administered by Public Services and Procurement Canada. As a result, the integrity provisions are being applied in RCMP contracting activities as outlined in this solicitation.

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