Communications Security Device (COMSEC)
Solicitation number W7714-135751/A
Publication date
Closing date and time 2012/11/01 14:00 EDT
Description
Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Communications Security Device (COMSEC) W7714-135751/A Caldwell, John Telephone No. - (819) 956-1373 ( ) Fax No. - (819) 997-2229 This Request for Information (RFI) seeks information from vendors with respect to the state of the art in nanosatellite and microsatellite compatible Suite-B compliant communications security (COMSEC) devices for use on future space missions on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND), Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC). In addition to seeking information on a responder's current status of COMSEC equipment, information on related costs, scheduling, risk, contractual terms, and cost sharing is also being requested under this RFI. Based on the information received, the Government of Canada may proceed with a multi phase procurement to develop its COMSEC requirements for future DND nanosatellite and microsatellite missions. This could include a fixed price development contract to further the development of a suitably mature COMSEC technology, with a subsequent standing offer method of supply for commercially available COMSEC equipment. The statement of Requirements (SOR) for the required COMSEC device is available upon request to the Procurement Authority identified above. Any information submitted to Canada in response to this Request for Information may be used by Canada in the development of a subsequent competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) and, or Request for Standing Offer (RFSO). There will be no short listing of firms for purposes of undertaking any future work, or the issuance of a standing offer, as a result of this request. Similarly, participation in this Request for Information is not a condition or prerequisite for participation in any subsequent RFP and, or RFSO. It is anticipated that any resultant Request for Proposal or Request for Standing Offer may only be issued in 2013 or 2014. 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.
Contract duration
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Trade agreements
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No trade agreements are applicable to this solicitation process
Contact information
Contracting organization
- Organization
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Public Works and Government Services Canada
- Address
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11 Laurier St, Phase III, Place du PortageGatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5Canada
- Contracting authority
- Caldwell, John
- Phone
- (819) 956-1373 ( )
- Fax
- (819) 997-2229
- Address
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11C1, Phase III
Place du Portage
11 Laurier St. / 11, rue LaurierGatineau, Québec, K1A 0S5
Buying organization(s)
- Organization
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Department of National Defence
- Address
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101 Colonel By DrOttawa, Ontario, K1A0K2Canada
Bidding details
Full details regarding this tender opportunity are available in the documents below. Click on the document name to download the file. Contact the contracting officer if you have any questions regarding these documents.
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English
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