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RFI - MEOSAR Space Segment

Solicitation number W8474-16ME07/C

Publication date

Closing date and time 2018/03/16 14:00 EDT

Last amendment date


    Description
    Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
    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: 
    
    RFI - MEOSAR Space Segment
    
    W8474-16ME07/C
    Almeida, Emidio
    Telephone No. - 613-858-9054
    
    W8474-16ME07/C
    
    Title: Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue (MEOSAR) Project Space Segment Request for Information (RFI)
    
    Revision History
    
    Amendment 024 - This amendment serves to publicize the MEOSAR Space Segment Summary of Feedback and Outcomes document, which summarizes the feedback received from industry and related outcomes as a result of the industry engagement process under RFI W8474-16ME07/C.
    
    Amendment 023 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to March 16, 2018 to allow Canada to complete the Summary of Feedback and Outcomes from the RFI process for the MEOSAR Space Segment. 
    
    Amendment 022 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to March 2, 2018 to allow Canada to complete the Summary of Feedback and Outcomes from the RFI process for the MEOSAR Space Segment. 
    
    Amendment 021 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to February 16, 2018 to allow Canada to complete the Summary of Feedback and Outcomes from the RFI process for the MEOSAR Space Segment. 
    
    Amendment 020 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to January 26, 2018 to allow Canada to complete the Summary of Feedback and Outcomes from the RFI process for the MEOSAR Space Segment. 
    
    Amendment 019 - This amendment serves to provide Industry with the opportunity to provide Canada with any further feedback on any previously Requested RFI Deliverables, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to January 12, 2018. 
    
    Amendment 018 - This amendment serves to request additional information from Industry and to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates. 
    
    Amendment 017 - This amendment serves to provide Industry with the opportunity to provide Canada with any further feedback on any previously Requested RFI Deliverables, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to December 15, 2017. 
    
    Amendment 016 - This amendment serves to provide Industry with the draft Basis of Payment (Annex C to the RFP) and to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates.  
    
    Amendment 015 - This amendment serves to provide Industry with the draft of the Financial Bid Presentation Sheet (Attachment 2 to the RFP), the revised deliverable schedule for Searh and Rescue repeaters and to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates.   
    
    Amendment 014 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to November 22, 2017. 
    
    Amendment 013 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to November 3, 2017. 
    
    Amendment 012 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to October 20, 2017. 
    
    Amendment 011 - This amendment serves to provide Industry with information on the Phased Bid Compliance Process, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to October 6, 2017.
    
    Amendment 010 - This amendment serves to request additional information from Industry, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to September 29, 2017.
    
    Amendment 009 - This amendment serves to notify Industry that additional draft documents are available for release, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to September 15, 2017.
    
    Amendment 008 - This amendment serves to extend the closure date of the RFI to August 28, 2017, in order to allow additional time for Industry feedback on previously-provided documents.
    
    Amendment 007 - This amendment serves to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to August 21, 2017.
    
    Amendment 006 - This amendment serves to notify Industry that additional draft documents are available for release, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to August 14, 2017.
    
    Amendment 005 - This amendment serves to extend the closure date of the RFI in order to allow additional time for Industry feedback on previously-provided documents. 
    
    Amendment 004 - This amendment serves to request additional information from Industry, and to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and Corresponding Requested Dates.
    
    Amendment 003 - This amendment serves to notify Industry that additional draft documents are available for release, to revise the table of Requested RFI Deliverables and corresponding Requested Dates, and to extend the RFI period to July 7, 2017.
    
    Amendment 002 - This amendment serves to notify Industry that 
    additional draft documents are available for release, to extend the RFI 
    period to June 16 2017 and to clarify expectations related to deliverable requested dates.
    
    Amendment 001 - This amendment serves to extend the RFI period to May 
    5, 2017 and to update the Third-party Transfer Process.
    
    General
    
    This industry consultation process seeks information from industry on its interest, capacity and ability to produce and deliverthe systems that meet the requirements for the Department of National Defence Medi
    um Earth Orbit Search and Rescue (MEOSAR) project’s Space Segment. This 
    industry consultation process provides industry the opportunity to provide feedback in the development and refinement of the requirement, including the proposed technical requirement, the procurement strategy and methods of leveraging economic benefit for Canada. 
    
    The information gathered through this industry consultation process may be used by Canada to assistin the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the implementation of the MEOSAR Space Segment procurement. As
     such, the requirement may be revised pending alternate solutions and discussions that take place during all industry engagement processes.
    
    Background
    
    Canada is a pioneer in satellite-aided search and rescue and has played 
    a leadership role in creating a global satellite based beacon tracking system. Canada, together with Russia, France and the United States, has contributed to the COSPAS-SARSAT system.
    
    MEOSAR is the next generation satellite system which aims to replace 
    the current Low Earth Orbit satellite system. It will provide 
    additional coverage and more accurate location detection capabilities for the Search and Rescue teams. As part of the Space Segment, Canada will provide 24 MEOSAR repeaters to be installed on the United States Global Positioning System III satellite constellation. The Ground Segment consists of satellite ground terminals; these terminals track the MEOSAR satellites and receive and process the transmissions of the distress radio beacons as relayed by those satellites.
    
    The MEOSAR project team previously released two Requests for Information (RFIs), held an Industry Day, conducted one-on-one meetings with interested vendors to seek industry input in developing this re
    quirement and initiated the Third Party Transfer (TPT) approval process 
    required for vendors to gain access to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) sensitivetechnical data and information from the United States (US) Department of State. See tender notices W8474-16ME07/A and W8474-16ME07/B for additional information. 
    
    Third-party Transfer Process 
    
    Several documents required for this proposed procurementhave been identified as falling under one of the following categories:
    a) Subject to the Defence Production Act (DPA) Schedule;
    b) Subject to ITAR.
    
    The MEOSAR project must adhere to the requirements of DPA and ITAR. Controlled goods as listed in the DPA Schedule and US origin controlled technical data will only be made available to approved, pre-qualified vendors during the appropriate procurement phase of the project. Interested vendors must have received the required approval in both categoriesin order to gain access to the draft RFP documents; as such, an approval process was initiated on buyandsell.gc.ca and only vendors that have received the required approvals will have access to these documents. These documents are required for the nextphase of the industry engagement process. Vendors that are interested in participating in the next phase of the industry engagement process but do not have the required approvals may contact the Procurement Authority to obtain updated documents to commencethe approval process.  
    
    Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy 
    
    As noted previously, the Industrial and Technological Benefits Policy, including the Value Proposition, applies to this requirement. In
    terested vendors are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the 
    Value Proposition Guide, which can be found on the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada website (http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/086.nsf/eng/00006.html).
    
    Request for Information 
    
    As indicated in the Summary ofFeedback and Outcomes under RFI W8474-16ME07/B, additional engagement activities were planned by the MEOSAR Project team. 
    
    The MEOSAR team is seeking feedback from industry on various draft RFP documents as well as updated cost estimates for theSpace Segment Solution. 
    
    Notifications will be posted under this RFI number as RFP draft documents become available for release. However, these draft documents will only be made available to vendors that have received the required approvals.
    
    Timelines to respond to this request are outlined in the Request for Information (RFI) document. Responses received after the proposed timelines may not be considered.
    
    All enquiries and other communications related to this industry consultation process must be directed exclusively to the Public Services and Procurement Canada Procurement Authority.
    
    Procurement Authority 
    
    Public Services and Procurement Canada
    Acquisitions Branch
    11 Laurier Street
    Gatineau, Quebec
    K1A 0S5
    
    ATTN: Emidio Almeida
    TEL:819-420-6200 
    E-mail: emidio.almeida@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 
    
    Notes to Interested Respondents
    
    This industry consultation process is not a bid solicitation and a contract will not result from this request.
    
    Potential respondents are advised thatany information submitted to Canada in response to this industry consultation process may be used by Canada in the development of a subsequent competitive RFP. However, 
    Canada is not bound to accept any Expression of Interest or to consider 
    it further in any associated documents such as a RFP.   
    
    The issuance of this industry consultation process 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 any suggestions from organizations. Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any or all comments received.
    
    There will be no short listing of firms for the purpose of undertaking any future work, as a result of this industry consultation process. Similarly, participation in this industry consultation process is not a condition or prerequisite for participation in any RFP(s).
    
    Companies participating in this industry consultation process should identify any submitted information that is to be considered as either company confidential or proprietary.
    
    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.

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    Trade agreements

    • Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)

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    Contact information

    Contracting organization

    Organization
    Public Works and Government Services Canada
    Address
    11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du Portage
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5
    Canada
    Contracting authority
    Almeida, Emidio
    Phone
    (613) 858-9054 ( )
    Email
    emidio.almeida@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
    Fax
    (819) 956-2675
    Address
    Terrasses de la Chaudière, 4th Floo
    10 Wellington Street
    Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5

    Buying organization(s)

    Organization
    Department of National Defence
    Address
    101 Colonel By Dr
    Ottawa, Ontario, K1A0K2
    Canada
    Bidding details

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    Tender documents
    Document title Amendment no. Language Unique downloads Date added
    023
    English
    45
    023
    French
    8
    022
    English
    11
    022
    French
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    021
    English
    15
    021
    French
    3
    020
    English
    14
    020
    French
    3
    019
    English
    8
    019
    French
    2
    018
    English
    13
    018
    French
    3
    017
    English
    10
    017
    French
    1
    016
    English
    11
    016
    French
    2
    015
    English
    13
    015
    French
    2
    014
    English
    13
    014
    French
    3
    013
    English
    12
    013
    French
    1
    012
    English
    13
    012
    French
    2
    011
    English
    17
    011
    French
    3
    010
    English
    16
    010
    French
    3
    009
    English
    19
    009
    French
    3
    008
    English
    22
    008
    French
    2
    007
    English
    14
    007
    French
    2
    006
    English
    21
    006
    French
    3
    005
    English
    21
    005
    French
    3
    004
    English
    22
    004
    French
    0
    003
    English
    26
    003
    French
    1
    002
    English
    30
    002
    French
    1
    001
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    64
    001
    French
    6
    000
    English
    130
    000
    French
    20

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    Summary information

    Notice type
    Request for Information
    Language(s)
    English, French
    Region(s) of delivery
    National Capital Region (NCR)
    Procurement method
    Competitive – Open Bidding
    Selection criteria
    Not applicable
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