TWO WAY DATA LINK AMIRS

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with
Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: Generally only one firm has been invited
to bid
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Lockheed Martin Overseas Services Corporation
9500 Godwin Drive
Attention: Michelle Allison
Manassas Virginia
United States
20110-4157
Nature of Requirements: 
CF-18 Two-Way Data Link (TWDL)

W8475-145237
Rose, Elizabeth
Telephone No. - (819) 956-0133
Fax N0. - (819) 956-0549


The Department of National Defence has a requirement to procure
a Two Way Data Link (TWDL) and associated supporting
deliverables for CF-18 Advanced Multi-role Infrared Sensors
(AMIRS).
The purpose of this Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) is to
signal the government's intention to award a contract for these
goods to Lockheed Martin Overseas Services Corporation (LMOSC).
Before awarding a contract, however, the government would like
to provide other suppliers with the opportunity to demonstrate
that they are capable of satisfying the requirements set out in
this Notice, by submitting a statement of capabilities during
the 15 calendar day posting period. 
If other potential suppliers submit a statement of capabilities
during the 15 calendar day posting period that meets the
requirements set out in the ACAN, the government will proceed to
a full tendering process on the government's electronic
tendering service or through traditional means, in order to
award the contract.
If no other supplier submits, on or before the closing date, a
statement of capabilities meeting the requirements set out in
the ACAN, a contract will be awarded to the pre-selected
supplier.

BACKGROUND
The Department of National Defence has a requirement to purchase
forty-six (46) Two-Way Data Links (TWDL) to replace the existing
Video Data Link (VDL) from analog to digital IAW STANAG
7085/AEDP-10 and 4609/AEDP-8 Edition 3, to meet the
modernization for CF-18 supportability, interoperability,
survivability and operations.

MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
As the Tactical Control Data Link capability is an essential
requirement, it must be compatible and integrated within the
current AMIRS Sniper Pod. Any interested supplier must
demonstrate by way of a statement of capabilities that they have
obtained an agreement from Lockheed Martin Corp., who has the
Intellectual Property Rights to the existing TWDL on the Sniper
Pod, to provide a TWDL. 
JUSTIFICATION FOR THE PRE-SELECTED SUPPLIER

Lockheed Martin Corp. holds the Intellectual Property Rights to
the existing CF-18 AMIRS Sniper Pod. Unless an agreement is
obtained from Lockheed Martin Corp to use their background
intellectual property, LMOSC is the only supplier capable of
meeting the government's   requirement. 

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to meet the specified requirements may submit a statement of
capabilities in writing to the Contracting Authority identified
in this Notice on or before the closing date of this Notice. The
statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate how the
supplier meets the advertised requirements.
The closing date and time for accepting statements of
capabilities is March 21, 2014 2 pm EST.
Inquiries and statements of capabilities are to be directed to:
Elizabeth Rose
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Acquisitions Branch, DMPS
Place du Portage, Phase III, 8C1
Telephone: 819-956-0133
Facsimile: 819-956-0549
E-mail: elizabeth.rose@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

Trade Agreements
AIT, NAFTA and WTO-AGP - applicable
CLCA - not applicable

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

You are hereby notified that the government intends to negotiate
with one firm only as identified above. Should you have any
questions concerning this requirement, contact the contracting
officer identified above.

An Advance Contract Award Notice (ACAN) allows departments and
agencies to post a notice, for no less than fifteen (15)
calendar days, indicating to the supplier community that it
intends to award a good, service or construction contract to a
pre-identified contractor. If no other supplier submits, on or
before the closing date, a Statement of Capabilities that meets
the requirements set out in the ACAN, the contracting authority
may then proceed with the award.  However, should a Statement of
Capabilities be found to meet the requirements set out in the
ACAN, then the contracting authority will proceed to a full
tendering process.

Suppliers who consider themselves fully qualified and available
to provide the services/goods described herein, may submit a
statement of capabilities in writing to the contact person
identified in this Notice on or before the closing date of this
Notice. The statement of capabilities must clearly demonstrate
how the supplier meets the advertised requirements.

The PWGSC file number, the contracting officer's name and the
closing date of the ACAN must appear on the outside of the
envelope in block letters or, in the case of a facsimile
transmission, on the covering page.

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

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.