Space Technologies Development

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:  Space Technologies Development

9F063-14-0572/A

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) on behalf of
Canadian Space Agency (CSA) located in St-Hubert, (Quebec), is
seeking bids to develop and advance twenty three (23) Priority
Technologies, listed in Table 1 of Part 2 in the RFP, that are
in line with the CSA's priorities and mission roadmaps. Priority
Technologies are those that have been established by the CSA as
the critical technologies to be developed to meet the objectives
set forth by the Canadian Space Strategy. 

For every Priority Technologies the work solicited is the
development and advancement of these technologies up to
potentially Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 to reduce
technical uncertainties and support approval and implementation
of specific potential future space missions of interest to
Canada.

Up to 23 contracts may be awarded.

Period of Contract
Depending on the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) covered by
each technology development contract periods vary between 15 and
24 months.

Intellectual Property
The Intellectual property will vest with the contractor.

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

Integrity provisions for procurement
As per the Integrity Provisions under section 01 of Standard
Instructions 2003 and 2004, bidders must provide a list of all
owners and/or Directors and other associated information as
required. Refer to section 4.21 of the Supply Manual for
additional information on the Integrity Provisions. 
 
Former Public Servant 
For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required
information as detailed in article 2.3 of Part 2 of the bid
solicitation, in order to comply with Treasury Board policies
and directives on contracts awarded to former public servants.
Please also refer to Part 5 - Certifications.

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. The
Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as
certain goods listed in Canada's Export Control List, a
regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act
(EIPA)."

Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity
The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity
applies to this procurement; see Part 5 - Certifications, Part 7
- Resulting Contract Clauses and the attachment titled Federal
Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

All specifications are detailed in the document entitled Request
for Proposal (RFP). This PWGSC office provides acquisition
services to the public in both official languages.
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.