SYNTHETIC APERTURE SONAR CONSULTING

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
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other bids will not be considered
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W7707-135605/A
Figueredo, Laila
Telephone No. - (902) 496-5353 
Fax No. - (902) 496-5016


SYNTHETIC APERTURE SONAR CONSULTING

These is a requirement for research and development consulting
services to be carried out under the general area of synthetic
aperture sonar for Defence Research and Development Canada
(DRDC) Atlantic, Department of National Defence.  DRDC Atlantic
requires a consultant with expertise in the design,
manufacturing and integration of synthetic aperture sonars
systems in order to augment the research carried out under the
Mine and Harbour Defence group.  These services will take the
form of studies on the performance of SAS systems, novel designs
for future SAS systems, integration of systems into Autonomous
Underwater Vehicles (AUVs), data analysis, software development,
and taking part in experiments.

The Work to be performed under contract will be on an "as and
when required basis" using Task Authorizations (TA). The Work
described in the TA must be within the scope of the contract.

The Contract period is from Contract award to 31 March 2013,
with the option to renew for three (3) additional one-year
periods.

There is a security requirement associated with this
requirement.  For additional information, consult Part 6 -
Security Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. 
Bidders should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid
Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders"
(http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a31)
document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents Web
site.

Pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003 and 2004,
Bidders must submit a complete list of
names of all individuals who are currently directors of the
Bidder. Furthermore, as determined by the
Special Investigations Directorate, Departmental Oversight
Branch, each individual named on the list may
be requested to complete a Consent to a Criminal Record
Verification form.

The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods
and/or services.
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.