NVSM Project RFI

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
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NVSM Project RFI

W8476-216347/A
Dave Green (QT Div.)
Dave.Green@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
Telephone No. - (613)482-9687

Amendment #009 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 01 October 2024 in order to provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry.
At this time there is no additional information to be shared with industry. 

Amendment #008 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 29 September 2023 in order to provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry and to provide an update on the anticipated timeline for the Night Vision System Modernization (NVSM) project.

Amendment #007 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 29 September 2022 in order to provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry.
At this time there is no additional to be shared with industry. 

Amendment #006 is raised to provide an update on the anticipated timeline for the Night Vision System Modernization (NVSM) project and to make changes to the PSPC point of contact.

Amendment #005 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 01 October 2021 and to provide an update on the status of the Night Vision System Modernization (NVSM) project

Amendment #004 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 31 March 2021 in order to provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry.
At this time there is no additional to be shared with industry. 


Amendment #003 was raised to share usage details related to the Sustainment Requirements (Attachment #4) to the RFI.


Amendment #002 is raised to extend the Closing Date to 30 October 2020; and to add the Sustainment Requirements (Attachment #4) to the RFI.

Preferred response time to initial release of RFI (Attachment #3): remains 31 August 2020 (Comments, responses and questions will be accepted throughout the RFI period).
 

Amendment #001 was raised to offer additional information provided in response to questions raised by Industry.



Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting Industry information and feedback in support of the Night Vision System Modernization (NVSM) project.

The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement to acquire and support Night Vision Systems.  The three core capabilities required are: Night Vision Devices (NVD) including monocular NVDs, binocular NVDs, thermal fusion NVDs, and augmented reality NVDs; Hand Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI) with long range and medium range; and Laser Aiming Devices (LAD).

As the project progresses towards a potential formal RFP process, this Request for Information (RFI) will provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry and allow the project to use the RFI process for multiple purposes such as:

- to collaborate with industry on the procurement strategy, Industrial and Technological Benefits and Value Proposition strategy, and technical requirements; 

- obtain information regarding off-the-shelf technology, indicative costing, warranty information, and sustainment concepts; 

- answer questions from industry to ensure all interested participants receive the same information; 

- seek comments and feedback from industry; 

- to provide project schedule updates; and 

- announce potential engagement activities (as required) such as Industry Day Events and One-on-one meetings. 

See attached documents for further information.

This is neither a call for tender nor a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no agreement or contract for the procurement of the equipment and / or services stated herein will be entered into solely as a result of this RFI. This announcement does not constitute a commitment by Canada. Canada does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the notice or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Any and all expenses incurred by industry in pursuing this opportunity, including the provision of information and potential visits, are at industry's sole risk and expense.

Any discussions on this subject with project staff representing DND or PWGSC, or any other Government of Canada representative, or other personnel involved in project activities, shall not be construed as an offer to purchase or as commitment by DND, PWGSC or Government of Canada as a whole. 

Although the documents / information / data collected may be provided as commercial-in-confidence and will not be provided to a third party outside of Canada, Canada reserves the right to use the information to assist them in drafting performance specifications and for budgetary purposes.
 
Requirements are subject to change, which may be as a result of information provided in response to this RFI. Suppliers are advised that any information submitted to Canada in response to this RFI may, or may not, be used by Canada in the development of the potential subsequent RFP. The issuance of this RFI does not create an obligation for Canada to issue a subsequent RFP, and does not bind Canada legally or otherwise, to enter into any agreement or to accept or reject any suggestions.

Participation in this RFI is not a condition or prerequisite for the participation to any RFP.

Respondents to this RFI should identify any submitted information that is to be considered as either company confidential, proprietary or if the response contains controlled goods.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

Preferred response time: 13 July 2020 (Comments, responses and questions will be accepted throughout the RFI period) 
 
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.

Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.

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.