Calibration and validation of the imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (iFTS)

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Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Closing date for the above mentioned project has been postponed until March 3rd 2021, 2:00pm.
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This bid solicitation cancels and supersedes previous bid solicitation number 9F064-200035/B dated October 27th, 2020 with a closing of November 26th, 2020 at 2:00 pm. 

Calibration and validation of the imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer (iFTS), Canadian Space Agency, Longueuil (Quebec)

Description
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), on behalf of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is seeking a bid to acquire research and development services as part of an imaging Fourier transform spectrometer (iFTS) sub-orbital demonstration. This requirement is focused on scientific activities, particularly calibration and validation tasks related to the demonstration of the iFTS elegant breadboard instrument on a stratospheric balloon platform for a float altitude from 30 to 40 km. The flight is projected to be held in August 2022.

Climate observations based on iFTS acquire spectral images for providing a map of total column abundance of the key greenhouse gases linked to climate change. This instrument is expected to demonstrate the technology for improving the combination of spatial resolution, coverage, and precision when compared to previous generations of related technologies. This emerging technology domain is suitable for the global monitoring of emissions, and addressing outstanding uncertainties in the dynamic carbon budget of the planet.

Period of Contract
It is intended to result in the award of one contract from award date to December 31st, 2023.

Security Requirements
There are no security requirements associated with this requirements.

Trade agreements
This requirements is not subject to the trade agreements.

Controlled Goods Program
This requirement is subject to the controlled goods program

Canadian Content
The requirement is limited to Canadian services

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Enquiries during the solicitation period
Enquiries regarding this bid must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority named on the Invitation to Tender - Page 1 at e-mail address Julie.desforges@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca. All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than 10 calendar days before the bid closing date. Enquiries received after that time may not be answered.

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Tender documents
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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.