Development of atmospheric correction techniques for hyperspectral imaging sensors.

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

1. Summary

(a) Title
Development of atmospheric correction techniques for hyperspectral imaging sensors. 

(b) Tasks 
From 2012 to 2015, Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) developed a new atmospheric correction code for hyperspectral imaging in the visible and near-infrared solar reflective region - shortwave length infrared radiation (VNIR-SWIR), entitled “Matching of Underlying Spectra for In-Scene Correction” (MUSIC)

The goal of this contract is to support, enhance and pursue the development of DRDC atmospheric correction techniques for hyperspectral imagery.

(c) Client department:
The organization for which the services are to be rendered is Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC - Valcartier).


(d) Period of the Contract:
The period of the contract is for 5 years from contract award date.

(e) Key information

i. The contract is limited to $808,000.00, plus applicable taxes.
ii. The contract includes a firm part and a task authorizations part. 
iii. The firm part is limited to $8,000.00, plus applicable taxes.
iv. The task authorizations part is limited to $800,000.00, plus applicable taxes.
v. Canada has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada.
vi. Places of work: The firm part of the works may be carried out at the contractor's premises.The task authorizations part that require the use of classified data must perform the work on siteat Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC - Valcartier), located at 2459 route de la Bravoure Quebec (Quebec). Finally, the task authorization portion requiring the acquisition of new data may have to be performed outside the DRDC and the supplier's facilities.
vii. Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003.
viii. For services requirements, Bidders must provide the required information, as detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation, to comply with Treasury Board policies and directives on contracts awarded to Former Public Servant. 
ix. The requirement is limited to Canadian services.
x. There is a security requirement associated with this requirement.  For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses.  Bidders should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions forBidders" (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a31) document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents website.
xi. This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.
xii. The requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT). 


2. Debriefings
After contract award, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of the bid solicitation process. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 15 working days of receipt of the results of the bid solicitation process.  The debriefing may be in writing, by telephone or in person.


3. Communications
As a courtesy and in order to coordinate any public announcements pertaining to this contract, the Government of Canada requests that successful Bidders notify the Contracting Authority 5 days in advance of their intention to make public an announcement related to the recommendation of a contract award, or any information related to the contract. The Government of Canada retains the right to make primary contract announcements.


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.