Weapon Effects Simulatin Modernization (WESM) - RFI/LOI

Trade Agreement: NONE
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

1. Purpose and Nature of the Request for Information (RFI) Process

1.1   Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is requesting industry feedback regarding the Weapon Effects Simulation Modernization (WESM) procurement on behalf of the Department of National Defence.

Annex A "Questions to Industry" is attached to this RFI. Industry is requested to review these questions and provide answers to the PSPC Contracting Authority identified under Article 5 "Contracting Authority" on or before March 4, 2022, followed by Industry day.

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on government operations and those of industry, please inform the Contracting Authority if you intend to submit your responses to the Annex A questions after Canada’s requested response date.

THIS IS THE SECOND OF MULTIPLE POTENTIAL ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES PLANNED UNDER THIS PROCESS. 

2. Background Information:

The WESM project will modernize the Canadian Army (CA) WES training system to enable individual and collective training in order to deliver combat effective CA units and formations. 
The WES capability was acquired by the CA to address the deficiency in simulating realistic weapon effects during force-on-force field training exercises. The WES system provides soldiers the opportunity to train in the way that they would fight, utilizing actual weapons and vehicle platforms as they would be used in theatre and on deployments.  This capability provides data and products for effective after-action reviews to enhance the commanders’ ability to train and evaluate the readiness of their troops in both an urban and rural training environment. There are four (4) instrumented static sites (with fixed exercise control center) located in Wainwright, Alberta, Gagetown, New Brunswick,  Petawawa, Ontario and Valcartier, Quebec in addition to a mobile capability which can be used anywhere within Canada, including thetwo (2) non-instrumented sites, one located in Edmonton, Alberta and the other in Shilo, Manitoba. The intent of this project is to modernize the existing WES capability potentially addressing: equipment obsolescence; updated operational requirements; and advancements in technology and international standards (such as those being developed under UCATT). The intent of this RFI is to seek information from industry; thereby allowing the Government of Canada to better define the options for the modernization of the Canadian WES System.

3. Schedule:

Canada is in Option Analysis exploring sustainement and procurement strategies, Industry day is planned for April 12, 2022, Price and Availability (P&A) and procurement schedule will be communicated under future postings to Buy and sell.

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.