COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT & STOCK

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
Omnitech Electronics Incorporated
Omnitech Electronics Inc.
10 Akerley Blvd., Suite 1
Dartmouth Nova Scotia
Canada
B3B1J4
Nature of Requirements: 

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT & STOCK

The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the following items to be delivered to the Halifax Harbour Entrance in Halifax, Nova Scotia by April 30, 2017.

SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1)   NSN:  5895-20-008-8915    RANGE ARRAY INTERFACE UNIT
The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage for the Range Array Interface for a minimum of 1 year after installation at DND’s Range Control Facilities. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace,at their own expense, any unit which is no longer serviceable excepting those which have been destroyed through carelessness and rough handling.

The Array Interface unit shall:
-  provide the necessary electrical and signal interfaces to the Omnitech 2389-002-FO Power Supply Data Transmitter (NSN 6625-20-007-7151). The signal interface components include data and timing signals via fiber optic media and electrical power via copper.
- receive and process the encoded digital data (magnetic field, orientation, temperature and diagnostic) from up to 16 Omnitech 2389-001 Digital Magnetometers (NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840) and two (2) pressure sensors that are connected to the 2389-002-FO Power Supply Data Transmitter. The Array Interface must receive and decode sensor data and diagnostic messages that are transmitted from the Power Supply Data Transmitter.
- connect via separate junction box to the (4) copper power conductors and (4) SM 9/125 µm fibre optic cables in the Omnitech 2389-066 Series Sheltered Range Backbone Cable Assembly (NSN 6150-20-009-5024).
- provide isolated and managed 225 VDC power via the Sheltered Range Backbone Cable to the Power Supply Data Transmitter unit for conversion to low-noise low-voltage power for the magnetic and pressure sensors, and internal circuitry of the Power Supply Data Transmitter. The 225 VDC power shall be low pass filtered and transient protected. Intelligent voltage and current monitoring shall be employed to automatically shut down and isolate the underwater electrical components if a fault is detected.
- provide precise timing and sample rate signals to the Power Supply Data Transmitter which shall be derived from an onboard GPS disciplined clock source. The timing source stability and signal format shall be suitable for use with Omnitech’s sample clock generation circuitry in the Power Supply Data Transmitter. The Array Interface must provide a timing-clock loopback signal from the Power Supply Data Transmitter to allow precise characterization of the system timing parameters.
- distribute the sensor data received from the Power Supply Data Transmitter to customer supplied processing equipment via TCP and UDP over Ethernet. The Array Interface shall not store or maintain a persistent copy of the range sensor data when power is removed.
- provide system health monitoring and diagnostic functions controlled through a panel-mount XGA touch-screen display (colour LCD). The Array Interface shall connect to an Omnitech SM73-ADAS-2 Meteorological Sensor(NSN 6660-20-004-1983) and distribute high precision barometric pressure data via UDP over Ethernet to customer supplied processing equipment.
- be mountable in a standard 19” wide EIA equipment rack and measure not greater than 15.8” (401mm) high (9U)and 20” (508mm) deep. Weight shall not exceed 13Kg.

2)  NSN:  5930-20-A0M-6963    RANGE PRESSURE SENSOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage for the Range Pressure Sensor Mounting Assembly a minimum of 1 year after installation at DND’s Wright’s Cove Magnetic Calibration Range in Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a mounting assembly which has failed excepting those which have been destroyed through excessive wear and tear such as anchor or towing cable strikes.

The Range Pressure Sensor Mounting Assemblies shall:
- secure 2 units of NSN 6685-01-631-1545, Pressure Sensor, into place on the mounting pedestals at the DND Degaussing Calibration Range.
- have securing/fastening assemblies that when hand tightened by divers at range depth (~20m), shall hold the Pressure Sensors securely in place for a period of one year with no perceptible loosening of the securing/fastening mechanism.
- be rated to 100m depth in a saltwater marine environment.
- shall provide full capability over the temperature range of -40oC to +40oC.
- be constructed to the following tolerances: 0.01” for all dimensions, and 0.05 degrees for all angles. Sharp edges shall beremoved with a maximum dimensional incursion into the corner of 0.01”.

3)  NSN:  5930-20-009-3182      MAGNETIC RANGE SENSOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY
The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage for the Magnetic Range Sensor Mounting Assembly a minimumof 1 year after installation at DND’s Wright’s Cove Magnetic Calibration Range in Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a mounting assembly which has failed excepting those which have been destroyed through excessive wear and tear such as anchor or towing cable strikes.

The Magnetic Range Sensor Mounting Assemblies shall:
- secure 16 units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node, into place on the mounting pedestals at the DND Degaussing Calibration Range.
- have securing/fastening assemblies that when hand tightened by divers at range depth (~20m), shall hold the Magnetic Range Sensor Nodes securely in place for a period of one year with no perceptible loosening of the securing/fastening mechanism.
- be rated to 100m depth in a saltwater marine environment.
- provide full capability over the temperature range of -40oC to +40oC.
- be constructed to the following tolerances: 0.01” for all dimensions, and 0.05 degrees for all angles. Sharp edges shall be removed with a maximum dimensional incursion into the corner of 0.01”.

4)   NSN:  6150-20-008-6123      CABLE ASSEMBLY SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL 120m
The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage forthe Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT) to Magnetic Sensor Node Interconnect Cables for a minimum of 1 year after installation at DND’s Wright’s Cove Magnetic Calibration Range in Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a cable which is no longer serviceable excepting those which have been destroyed through excessive wear and tear such as anchor or towing cable strikes.

The PSDT to Magnetic Sensor Node Interconnect Cables(120m) shall:
- provide the Signal Electrical Interfaces between NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node. The signal electrical interface components include data and electrical power via copper cabling.
- have mechanical interfaces with NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node.
- conduct isolated low-noise 15V to 18V DC electrical power from the Magnetic Range Power SupplyData Transmitter (PSDT), to eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node.
- have total length of 120m (+/- 2.0m).
- provide full capability over the temperature range of -40°C to +40°C.
- provide environmental protection in accordance with IP51.
- be designed for optimal lifespan in a marine, salt-water environment.
- be rated to 60m depth in a saltwater marine environment.

5)   NSN:  6150-20-008-6124     CABLE ASSEMBLY SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL 80m

The Vendorshall provide full warrantee coverage for the Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT) to Magnetic Sensor Node Interconnect Cables for a minimum of 1 year after installation at DND’s Wright’s Cove Magnetic Calibration Range in Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a cable which is no longer serviceable excepting those which have been destroyed through excessive wear and tear such as anchor or towing cable strikes.

The PSDT to Magnetic Sensor Node Interconnect Cables(80m) shall:
- provide the Signal Electrical Interfaces between NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node. The signal electrical interface components include data and electrical power via copper cabling.
- have mechanical interfaces with NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node.
- conduct isolated low-noise 15V to 18V DC electrical power from the Magnetic Range Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT), to eight units of NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840, the Digital Magnetic Range Sensor Node.
- have total length of 80m (+/- 2.0m).
- provide full capability over the temperature range of -40°C to +40°C.
- provide environmental protection in accordance with IP51.
- be designed for optimal lifespan in a marine, salt-water environment.
- be rated to 60m depth in a saltwater marine environment.

6)    NSN:  6150-20-008-6119      CABLE ASSEMBLY SPECIAL PURPOSE ELECTRICAL 120m

The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage for the Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT) to Pressure Sensor Interconnect Cables for a minimum of 1 year after installation at DND’s Wright’s Cove Magnetic Calibration Range in Bedford Basin, Nova Scotia. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a cable which is no longer serviceable excepting those which have been destroyed through excessive wear and tear such as anchor or towing cable strikes.

The PSDT to Pressure Sensor Interconnect Cables(120m) shall:
- provide the Signal Electrical Interfaces between NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and two units of NSN 6685-01-631-1545, the Pressure Sensor. The signal electrical interface components include data and electrical power via copper cabling.
- have mechanical interfaces with NSN 6625-20-007-7151, the PSDT, and two units of NSN 6685-01-631-1545, the Pressure Sensor.
- conduct isolated low-noise 6V to 16V DC electrical power fromthe Magnetic Range Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT), to two units of NSN 6685-01-631-1545, the Pressure Sensor.
- have total length of 120m (+/- 2.0m).
- provide full capability over the temperature range of -40°C to +40°C.
- provide environmental protection in accordance with IP51.
- be designed for optimal lifespan in a marine, salt-water environment.
- be rated to 60m depth in a saltwater marine environment.

7)    NSN:  6625-20-007-7151     POWER SUPPLY DATA TRANSMITTER
The Vendor shallprovide full warrantee coverage for a period of 1 year on electronics (6 months on underwater cables, connectors and pressure cases). The Vendor shall cover repair or replacement of the failed component. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, a PSDT unit which is no longer serviceable, including a unit having been destroyed through water ingress resulting from anything other than excessive wear and tear such as anchor strikes. 

The Power Supply Data Transmitter (PSDT) unit shall:
- receive isolated and managed 225 VDC power and precise timing signal interfaces from the Omnitech 2389-050-RM Magnetic Range Interface (NSN 5895-20-008-8915). The signal interface components include data and timing signals -  via fiber optic media - and electrical power via copper.
- convert the 225 VDC power to low-noise low-voltage power for the magnetic and pressure sensors, and internal circuitry of the PSDT. The 225 VDC power shall be low pass filtered and transient protected. Intelligent voltage and current monitoring shall be employed to automatically shut down and isolate the underwater electrical components if a fault is detected.
- transmit to the 2389-050-RM Magnetic Range Interface encoded digital data (magnetic field, orientation, temperature and diagnostic) from up to 16 Omnitech 2389-001 Digital Magnetometers (NSN 6625-20-A0G-3840) and two (2) digital pressure sensors (NSN 6685-01-631-1545) that are connected to the PSDT. 
- contain redundant power supply and sensor interface circuitry, and redundant signal paths between the PSDT and the Magnetic Array Interface. Switching between redundant circuitry shall be accomplished from shore (at the Magnetic Array Interface).
- have underwater wet-mateable connectors for the 16 magnetometers and two pressure sensors. The PSDT shall have an underwater dry-mateable hybrid (electrical / fibre optic) connector for connection to the Omnitech 2389-066 Series Sheltered Range Backbone Cable Assembly (NSN 6150-20-009-5024) or the Omnitech 2389-008 Series Armored Range Backbone Cable Assembly (NSN 6150-20-007-7026).  
- Have an underwater enclosure constructed of a non-metallic, corrosion resistant material and be suitable for submersion in sea-water to 70m depth at water temperatures from -5C to +35C. The PSDT enclosure shall have a nitrogen purge feature. All sensor and backbone cable connectors shall be cleared labelled in a manner suitable for viewing underwater at a distance of 1m.
- measure less than 850mm in length, 450mm in width and 320mm in height (excluding sealing caps or mated connectors). The PSDT shall weight less than 80 kg in air and shall be positively buoyant in sea water. All mounting hardware for the PSDT shall be constructed of Super Duplex Stainless Steel.

8)   NSN:  6625-20-A0G-3840      DIGITAL MAGNETIC RANGE SENSOR NODE
The Vendor shall provide full warrantee coverage for the Sensor Nodes for a minimum of 3 years after installation in DND’s submarine ranges. During this warrantee period the Vendor shall replace, at their own expense, any Sensor Nodes which are no longer serviceable, including those which have been destroyed through water ingress resulting from anything other than excessive wear and tear such as anchor strikes.

The Pressure Vessel which contains all analogue and digital electrical subassemblies shall be rate to at least 100m depth. This shall be demonstrated through testing, FEA, or Qualification by Similarity.

The Pressure Vessel shall be designed for optimal lifespanin a marine, salt-water environment.

The Sensor Nodes shall:
- have Magnetic Field measurement range of +/- 100 µT.
- have Linearity error <0.0015%.\
- have an internal, solid state spatial orientation device such as a MEMS accelerometer-based system, which shall provide sensor orientation in thre 3 axes to within 1 º accuracy.
- provide full capability over the temperature range of -40 ºC to +70 ºC.
- provide environmental protection in accordance with IP51.
- be fitted with 3-Axis Built-in test coils for generating magnetic fields in order to self test each node.
- have a frequency response over 0 to 1 kHz shall be maximally flat, ±5% maximum at 1kHz.
- have a scaling error of (DC) < ±0.5%.
- have a Sensor Bandwidth of 0 to 3 kHz at 50 µT.
- have an orthogonality error of <0.1 º.
- have an alignment error of the Sensor axes to the sensor reference faces of <0.1 º
- have an internal noise of between 6 - 10 pTrms/vHz at 1Hz.


APPLICABLE TRADE AGREEMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS

This requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT),the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Bilateral Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP).


GOVERNMENT CONTRACT REGULATIONS (GCR) EXCEPTION AND LIMITED TENDERING REASON

In accordance with the GCR exception, this requirement is being directed to the Solar Electronics Company (OEM) as the required items are guaranteed interchangeable with the current EMC equipment on site at the Quality Engineering Test Printing Bureau, Department of National Defence.

Limited tendering procedures are being invoked for reasons of Interchangeability with existing equipment.  Substitutions of this equipment would be un-safe in the short-term and in the long-term, would require many expensive changes to numerous training packages.  


REQUIRED DELIVERY 

April 30, 2017


PROPOSED CONTRACTOR

Omnitech Electronics Inc.
10 Akerley Blvd., Suite 6
Dartmouth, NS   

CLOSING DATEFOR ACCEPTING STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

March 7, 2017, 2:00 pm. EST.


INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSION OF STATEMENTS OF CAPABILITIES

Joanne Ladouceur (M)
Supply Specialist
Public Works and Government Services Canada
“HN” Division
Floor 7B3, Placedu Portage, Phase III
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Quebec
K1A 0S5

Telephone:  (819) 420-0340
E-mail:  joanne.m.ladouceur@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

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Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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