Military Vehicle Remote Control System, Ralston AB

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
Military Vehicle Remote Control System, Ralston AB


The Military Engineering Section at Defence R&D Canada  Suffield
 (DRDC) has a requirement to support a multi-national trial
series involving a LAV III light armoured vehicle.  In order to
maintain personnel safety, the vehicle will need to be remotely
operated at a distance of 2000 meters or greater from the
operator during the trials. 
Because of the timelines involved, the system must be a proven
off-the-shelf product with a demonstrated record of successful
installations and operations in similar vehicles. A simple
statement of intent or ability to comply will not be acceptable.
Supporting documentation or a description of how similar
requirements have been met in previous applications must be
provided.
The contractor will be required to supply, install, and
demonstrate a remote control system for the vehicle. The system
must also comprise an operator control unit and radio
communications to operate and monitor the vehicle at a distance.
The contract deliverable will also include operator and
maintenance training for the DRDC personnel.
Delivery, installation, and training is mandatory to be
completed no later than October 6, 2013




Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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

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