Concept for an Underwater Acoustic Communication Network in an Arctic Environment
Solicitation number W7707-175897/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2016/09/06 13:00 EDT
Description
Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered Competitive Procurement Strategy: Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Concept for an Underwater Acoustic Communication Network in an Arctic Environment W7707-175897/A LeBlanc, JoAnne Telephone No. - (902) 496-5010 Fax No. - (902) 496-5016 Requirement: Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) Atlantic Research Centre (ARC) is currently investigating concepts for an underwater acoustic communication network for use in an Arctic environment. In support of that work, DRDC has a requirement to design and investigate communication protocols, acoustic sources and acoustic receivers to enable such an underwater communication network. The communication network is intended to support underwater sensing nodes, such as: seabed hydrophone arrays, vertical line hydrophone arrays (moored or surface-float suspended), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), potentially towing a hydrophone line array. The communication network would provide a link between those sensing nodes over long ranges, on the order of 100-400 kilometers, and would enable the transfer of sensor information between network nodes and navigation data for mobile sensing nodes. The solicitation document contains complete details on the requirement and the bid evaluation and contractor selection methodology. This requirement contains Canadian Content. Time Schedule: The period for this contract will be 5 months from date of contract award. Basis of Selection: Will be based on the highest point rated compliant bid within statement maximum budget. Funding: The maximum fundingavailable for the contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $100,000.00 + applicable taxes. This PWGSC office provides procurement services to the public in English. 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.
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
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Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- LeBlanc, JoAnne
- Phone
- (902) 496-5010 ( )
- Fax
- (902) 496-5016
- Address
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1713 Bedford RowHalifax, Nova Scot, B3J 3C9
Buying organization(s)
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Department of National Defence
- Address
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101 Colonel By DrOttawa, Ontario, K1A0K2Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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ABES.PROD.PW_HAL.B208.E9917.EBSU000.PDF | 000 |
English
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65 | |
ABES.PROD.PW_HAL.B208.F9917.EBSU000.PDF | 000 |
French
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3 |
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