R Mode transmitter / amplifier

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Ranging Mode (R-Mode) transmitter for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO)

F7048-180007

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), has a requirement for the supply of quantity one (1) Ranging Mode (R-Mode) transmitter / amplifier capable of amplifying, without causing distortion, intermodulation or out-of-band noise, a signal made of DGPS corrections (modulated on a carrier between 285 kHz and 325 kHz) combined with two (2) continuous waves at +/- 450 Hz from the carrier.  This is an experimental system that the CCG first needs to test with only one (1) transmitter.  If testing is successful, the CCG may need to also purchase two (2) additional transmitters of the same type.
For a full description of the requirement see Annex A - Statement of Work.

SOURCING
It is proposed to solicit a competitive bid through Buy and Sell for this requirement.
There will be technical mandatory requirements used in the evaluation process which will be published with the Request for Proposal (RFP). The responsive bid with lowest price will be recommended for award of a contract.
Delivery is requested on or before 29 March 2019
Prices will be determined at the RFP Phase through competition. If only one compliant bid is received, price support and price certification will be requested.

SECURITY
There are no security requirements for this requirement.

BASIS OF PAYMENT
Bidders will be requested to propose Firm Unit Pricing for the equipment acquisition. 

POLICY
This requirement is exempt from the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP),the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA).
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement (CLCA) is not applicable.
If a Contract is awarded as a result of this solicitation, bidders may request a debriefing on the results of their bid. Bidders should make the request to the Contracting Authority within 5 working days of receipt of notification that their bid was unsuccessful. The debriefing may be provided in writing, by telephone or in person.
As per policy requirements all notices posted on Buy and Sell will be in both official languages. 

INQUIRIES
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Land and Aerospace Equipment Procurement and Support Sector - QF
8C2, Place du Portage, Phase III, 11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, QC  K1A 0S5
ATTN: Cindy Deck
TEL No.: (819) 420-4557 
E-MAIL: cindy.deck@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca


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.