QEYSSat - Phase A

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

9F064-170353/A
Project title
Quantum EncrYption and Science SATellite (QEYSSat)  Phase A

Description
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) on behalf of Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is planning to perform a feasibility assessment to provide a Quantum EncrYption and Science SATellite (QEYSSat).

Up to two (2) contracts could be awarded. 

This current Request for Proposal (RFP) is for Phase A only. If more than one bidder is compliant, up to two separate contracts will be awarded to two different contractors for the Phase A Work.  It is important to note that the result of this RFP will impact future phases as once the Phase A contracts are completed successfully and the two contractors deliver a valid solution for Phase A, a second RFP for Phases B/C and D will be released to the two Phase A contractors only. The two Phase A contractors will then compete for the Work of Phases B/C and D and only one contract will be issued for the subsequent phases. 

For a generic description of the standard Work and major reviews to be performed under the Phases B/C and D, please refer to document CSA-SE-STD-001 rev A. 

In the event that there is only one compliant bid received by Canada for Phase A or that only one contractor delivers a valid solution after Phase A contracts are completed, PSPC could post a second competitive RFP on Buy&Sell for Phases B/C and D. 

Period of Contract
The contract issued will be for a period of 6 months for Phase A.

Maximum Funding
The maximum funding available for each Contract resulting from the bid solicitation is $ 750 000.00 per contract (Applicable Taxes extra).

Intellectual Property
The IP will vest with the Contractor

Security Requirements
There is no security requirement associated with this requirement. 

Trade Agreements
This procurement is not subject to Trade Agreements.

Canadian Content
The requirement is limited to Canadian services.

Production of and/or access to controlled goods
This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program

Confidentiality of the RFP documents
A Mandatory Non-Disclosure Agreement must be signed before having access to the reference documents. 

Confidentiality of Contract documents
A Non-Disclosure Agreement Contract must be signed before having access to the reference documents. 

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.