Soil Acquisition for Metal Detector Testing

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
TITLE:  Soil Acquisition for Metal Detector Testing

REQUIREMENT:
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Suffield,
Medicine Hat, Alberta has a requirement for a type of soil which
has a highly frequency dependent magnetic susceptibility for
testing metal detectors which may be used by the Canadian
Forces. Since this kind of soil is not typically found in
Canada, a Contractor is needed to help locate appropriate soil,
and arrange for import to Canada by providing a report outlining
the work required and expected costs to acquire and ship the
soil. The Contractor must be familiar with the principles of
electromagnetic metal detection, soil properties, and have
experience operating in areas which contain the needed soil, as
outlined in the Statement of Work, Annex "A" and in accordance
with the terms and conditions contained in the Request for
Proposal.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
Failure to meet any of the following mandatory requirements at
solicitation closing will render your submission non-compliant
and given no further consideration.

The Contractor must meet the following mandatory criteria at
solicitation closing:

1.  Experience:  Documented experience in metal detector testing.
2.  Experience:  Documented experience in the demining industry.


CONTRACTOR SELECTION: 
The contractor will be selected on the basis of the Assessed
Best Value to the Crown taking into account merit and cost
factors.

PERIOD OF CONTRACT: 
The period of the Contract is four (4) months from date of award
including an option to purchase.

ESTIMATED FUNDING:
The total estimated funding for this contract including the
option to purchase is $40,000.00, GST extra.


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English.

jasmine.scott@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

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