LOI - Area Detection and Identification System (ADIS) PROJECT

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: 
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

August 15, 2016 - The Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted and industry is informed that Canada will hold consultations sessions in regards to the draft RFP for the Area Detection and Identification System (ADIS) procurement.

June 09, 2016 - The Summary of Feedback and Outcomes from the Industry Engagement Process on Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) Policy Including Value Proposition (VP) are posted. This Industry Engagement Process on ITB/VP was held on February 2-9, 2015.

April26, 2016
The closing date of this LOI is extended to April 21, 2017 for the purpose of posting further communications, if necessary.

September 25, 2015
The closing date of this LOI is extended to April 27, 2016 for the purpose of posting further communications, if necessary.

January 23, 2015 - Value Proposition (VP) questions are posted and industry is informed that Canada will hold consultations sessions in regards to VP for the Area Detection and Identification System (ADIS)procurement.
The closing date of this LOI is extended to September 30, 2015 for the purpose of posting further communications, if necessary.

August 13, 2014 - A note is posted to inform industry that the Area Detection and Identification System (ADIS) procurement has been identified by the GoC as a candidate for application of the Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITBs) and Value Proposition (VP) process.  
The closing date of this LOI is extended to January 30, 2015 for the purpose of posting further communications, if necessary.

May 28, 2014 - The questions and answers from the Industry during the Industry Day are posted.
The closing date of this LOI is extended to January 30, 2015 for the purpose of posting further communications, ifnecessary.

January 16, 2014 - The closing date of this LOI is extended to June 19, 2014 for the purpose of posting further communications, if necessary. January 15, 2014 was the requested submission date for response to the LOI.

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LETTER OF INTEREST (LOI)

Title: AREA DETECTION & IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (ADIS)

Canada is in the planning stages for a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ADIS project.
This Letter of Interest (LOI) seeks information from industry on its interest, capacity and ability to mature the Compact Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer Engineering Development Model (CATSI EDM) into the ADIS solution, so as to produce and deliver the systems that meet the ADIS requirements; and to provide industry the opportunities to provide feedback on the procurement strategy.

Canada intends to host an Industry Day information session and one-on-one sessions shortly after the close of the LOI. One-on-onemeetings, with the ADIS Project team, will be held following the Industry Day information session. Both events will be held in the greater Ottawa area at a time and place to be confirmed.

This Industry Day information session andcorresponding one-on-one sessions will be an opportunity to pose and address questions with regards to this LOI and to allow industry’s feedback in regards to relevant technical input for the upcoming potential RFP. 
These meetings may also provide an opportunity for potential offerors to consult the CATSI Technical Data Package. Industry Engagement Questions are included with this LOI to provide industry the opportunity to review and prepare written comments and recommendations which will serve to facilitate the consultation process during the Industry Day.
  The information provided by Canada in this LOI is preliminary and may change.  This LOI is not a solicitation nor will it be used to pre-qualify or otherwise restrict participation in a futureRequest for Proposal (RFP).  A contract will not result from this LOI.  

The issuance of this LOI 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 potential offerors.  Industry recommendations that do not restrict the level of competition nor favour a particular company will be given consideration. However, Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any or all recommendations received.   

Responses to this LOI will not be used to identify a source list for the purposes of undertaking any future work.  Responding to this LOI is neither a condition nor a prerequisite for participation in any RFP should Canada elect to proceed accordingly.

Potential offerors are advised that any information submitted to Canada may be used by Canada in the development of a procurement strategy for this requirement and the development of a
subsequent competitive RFP.  All industry consultations will be documented and this information is subject to the Access to Information Act.  Canada will not reveal any designated proprietary information to third parties.  Potential offerors responding to the LOI should identify any submitted information that is to be considered as either company confidential or proprietary.

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY:

Marlene Bitsene
Supply Team Leader
Public Works and Government Services Canada
Science Procurement Directorate 

Place du PortageIII, 11C1 
11 Laurier Street
Gatineau, Québec  
K1A 0S5 

Telephone:      873-469-4833
Facsimile:      819-997-2229
E-mail address:    marlene.bitsene@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority before the LOI closing date.

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.