Far Infrared Radiometer

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods
and/or services
Attachment: None
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
PROJECT TITLE

Far InfraRed Radiometer for the characterization of ice clouds

9F063-140220/A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is seeking bids to build and test an
automated Far InfraRed Radiometer (FIRR) demonstrator for the
characterization of ice clouds. The work solicited is intended
to advance the far infrared microbolometer sensor technology up
to Technology readiness Level (TRL) 6. This sensor technology is
one of those that have the potential for innovation and
technological impact and has been established by the CSA as a
strategic technology to be developed to meet the objectives set
forth by the Canadian Space Strategy. It is also an enabling
technology intended for a CSA microsatellite mission candidate
which aims at improving the Canadian capability in extreme
weather forecasting. 

PERIOD OF CONTRACT

The contract issued will be for a period of maximum ten (10)
months. Specific deliverables shall be delivered no later than
eight (8) months following the date of the contract is awarded. 

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

No security requirements apply to this project.

TRADE AGREEMENTS

This requirement is not subject to the trade agreements. 

CANADIAN CONTENT

The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.

CONTROLLED GOODS PROGRAM

This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

The Intellectual Property will belong to the Contractor.

ACTUAL BUDGET AVAILABLE

The actual budget available for the Contract resulting from the
bid solicitation is $650,000.00, Applicable Taxes extra, as
appropriate. Bids valued in excess of the amount indicated will
be considered non-responsive.  This disclosure does not commit
Canada to pay the maximum funding available.


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.