Support Exer. for Security Sciences

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: If 2+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

1.0 Title

Exercise Support for the Centre or Security Science Program

2.0 Objective

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Centre for Security Science (CSS), requires the provision of an agile exercise coordination mechanism on an “as and when requested” basis as part of a Canadian Safety and Security Program (CSSP) exercise program.

3.0 Background 

The CSS was created in 2006 as a joint endeavor between the Department of National Defence (DND) and Public Safety Canada.  The CSS mission is to “Strengthen Canada’s ability to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from acts of terrorism, crime, natural disasters and serious accidents through the convergence of Science and Technology (S&T) with Policy, Operations and Intelligence”.  CSS seeks to deliver timely and relevant evidence based support and advice to inform policy, planning and operations within the context of all-hazards.  

CSS programs have invested in the mobilization of S&T expertise and capabilities from across departments, agencies, industry and academia, thus creating a uniquely collaborative community of Canadian S&T expertise in the domains of safety and security, enabling a convergence of the scientific and responder communities, and setting conditions for integrated S&T support to operations.

CSS contributes to key mission areas across the safety and security domain, which have traditionally included Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), Surveillance, Intelligence, and Interdiction (SI2), and Emergency Management Systems and Interoperability (EMSI).  Mission areas have expanded deeper into the law enforcement, fire and Emergency Medical Service communities.  As well, CSS plays a leading role in the provision of operationalized S&T support to the responder domain.

The CSS Exercise Program was developed in response to lessons learned from several years of exercise engagement across the S&T community.  As well, the new program formalizes the support mechanisms provided by the S&T Community to the 2010 Winter Olympic and G8/G20 Summit Exercise Programs.  The new CSSP recognizes exercises as a key component of the Interoperability Continuum that offers a cost-effective method to achieve key CSSP outcomes.   

An exercise is defined as the testing, evaluating and validating of plans and procedures against specific standards.  Exercises are conducted using scenarios that are developed with the intent of mimicking real life threats as closely as is reasonably possible.  For the purposes of this contract, an exercise may also support scientific experiments being conducted in a controlled and simulated environment.

Typically, exercises are convened by the CSS Technical Authority (TA) and follow a building-block approach in which participants follow a logical series of training events and exercises that escalate in complexity.  Each subsequent exercise should be designed to build upon the previous one, in scope and complexity.  

It is expected that these tasks may include any of the following classes of support as
shown below. To assist in the planning and the development of the CSSP portfolio
areas, work tasks will be required to focus support within the following S&T areas of
interest:  

a. Chemical;
b. Biological;
c. Radiological/Nuclear;
d. Explosives;
e. Forensics;
f. Critical Infrastructure;
g. Cyber Security;
h. Biometrics;
i. Border and Transport Security;
j. Surveillance, Intelligence and Interdiction;
k. Emergency Management Systems and Interoperability; and
l. Psychosocial.

Resource Requirements

The Contractor must provide resources on an “as and when requested” basis for the development and conduct of specific exercise activities.  These activities will take place periodically, predominantly at locations across Canada and occasionally, outside of Canada.
The Contractor must be able to obtain resources with a wide variety of knowledge, experience and ability in either or both Official Languages. The majority of personnel who are utilized as Resources will require a Level II (Secret) security clearance.  The number of resources required to support each specific exercise activity will vary in both total number and in types of positions required depending on the scientific area, exercise tier, exercise classification, location and size of the exercise.  It is expected that the Contractor will need a pool of resources to support exercise activities.  The following specific resource types will be required:




Position Type
Program Manager
Exercise Director
Senior CBRNE S&T Coordination SME (including Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, Explosives, Forensics and Psychosocial) 
Specialist SME (e.g. Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, Explosives, Forensics, Psychosocial, Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure, Surveillance, Intelligence and Interdiction, Border and Transport Security and Biometrics, Emergency Management Systems and Interoperability) 
General SME (e.g. Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, Explosives, Forensics, Psychosocial, Cyber Security, Critical Infrastructure, Surveillance, Intelligence and Interdiction, Border and Transport Security and Biometrics, Emergency Management Systems and Interoperability) 
Operational Planner
Senior Writer/Developer
Junior Writer/Developer
Controller  
Role Player4
Evaluator


The requirement is conditionally limited to Canadian services.

This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada’s Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA).

The Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity applies to this procurement; refer to Part 5 - Certifications and Additional Information, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex titled Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

The resulting contract is for a three (3) year period with two (2) one year option periods.

To assure a response before the bid closing date, all enquiries
about this requirement must be submitted in writing and received
by the Contracting Authority at least 10 calendar days prior to
the bid closing date.
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.