Letter of interest - Weapon system concept demonstration

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

This Request for Information (RFI) is not a request for Proposal
(RFP) and no contract will be awarded following receipt of
information.

It is in inquiry for general information regarding Defence
Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC V) for Future
Small Arm Research (FSAR) Integrated Weapon System Concept
Demonstration. DRDC V cannot supply a guarantee in the effect
that a request for proposal will be published for this process
following this request for information.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this request for information is to raise the
concerns of the industry and the feasibility of the project.
Also, the industry will have the possibility to raise issues
related to information contained in this request for information
and possible solutions.

Defense Research and Development Canada (DRDC) intends to issue,
through a competitive bidding process, a task authorization
contract to answer his requirements for the IWSC project
specified in Annex A which is related to FSAR program. The FSAR
program will support the Canadian Army's by developing a
validated science based Statement of Operational Requirements
(SOR) and metrics for a family of weapon systems that will
provide a significant increase in operational effectiveness to
the Canadian Forces (CF).  The Integrated Weapon System Concept
Demonstration is an essential part of the specification process
and as such this contract is firstly about the development of an
SOR and only secondarily about development and demonstration of
technologies.

DRDC want to receive information on contractual, technical and
financial aspects in this request for information. The
information will help for the improvement of the of the project
structure, cost estimation, estimating schedules and defining
requirements as needed, in the event of a future implementation
of a competitive RFP.

Information provided will be kept in strict confidence and not
shared outside the Canadian Government.

You will find  in Appendix A and B the statement of work and
evaluation criteria on which we want to obtain information. It
is also envisaged that the following clauses from the SACC would
be an integral part of a future request for proposals, which we
ask you for your comments, concerns, issues and solutions that
may result from these factors.

CLOSING DATE :

Suppliers interested in providing an answer or comments should
send it (preference by e-mail) to Pascal Lessard before the date
and time of closing listed on the first page of the inquiry. All
your questions, or answers, should be directed to:

Pascal Lessard
Procurement Specialist
1550 avenue D'Estimauville, 6th floor, Québec (QC) G1J 0C7
PWGSC
Phone: 418-649-2819
Fax: 418-648-2209
Email: pascal.lessard@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca

The documents can be provided in the two official languages
(English and French).
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.