PIRATES Turret Update - DRDC-Valcartier, Quebec, Canada

Trade Agreement: CETA / WTO-AGP / NAFTA / CFTA / FTAs with Peru / Colombia / Panama / Korea
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

The closing date of the Request for Proposal is changed from February 6 to February 15, 2018, 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time (EST).



(a) Background:
The Spectroscopy and Infrared Signatures (SIRS) group at DRDC Valcartier develops and uses high-precision instruments that are mounted on a turret so that the instruments can be pivoted in azimuth and elevation. The turret can be used to track airborne platforms. The current version of the turret can be controlled in various ways, such as by:
- entering commands;
- using a joystick;
- using a tracking aid; and
- automatic video-tracking.
Purchased in 1982, the turret was upgraded in 2004, going from an analog control to a digital control. However, because of the uniqueness and non-availability of certain parts, we are forced to consider a new upgrade to ensure its longevity. To that end and to facilitate future upgrades, we plan to replace the identified components with components that are more readily available on the market. Figure 1, on the following page, shows a diagram (rear view) of the turret and a photo (front view).
The goal of this requirement is to obtain a modern version of the turret that is easy to maintain, even when it is being used on deployment.

(b) Delivery Period: Within a maximum of 4 months after contract award. 

(c)  Maximum Funding: The maximum funding available for the contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $434,877.00. Applicable Taxes are extra.

(d) Basis for Canada's Ownership of Intellectual Property: Canada has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada.

(e) Trade Agreements: The requirement is subject to the provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), and the Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Korea, Panama, Peru Trade Agreements with Canada. 

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.