Letter of Interest - Canadian Weather Radar Network
Modernization Project

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic
Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 
The Letter of Interest closing date is extended to March 16,
2015. 
Environment Canada (EC) is undertaking a multi-year project to
rejuvenate its network of meteorological radars. The network
consists of 31 radars overall, including the system currently
owned and operated by McGill University and 2 systems belonging
to the Department of National Defence.  Of this network,
one-third is modern enough to be upgraded to dual-polarization
technology.  Two-thirds of the network are obsolete and must be
replaced.
The requirement is to replace approximately twenty of the
existing weather radar network and related infrastructure by the
spring of 2023. Dual-polarized technology will be used
throughout a mixed network of C and S-Band radars, exploiting
the strengths of each band across Canada's varied climatology. 
The purpose of this Letter of Interest (LoI) is to provide
industry with advanced notice of our intentions to move quickly
on a Request for Proposal (RFP), including an aggressive
industry engagement process. EC anticipates that industry will
not have an "off the shelf" solution that will meet our
requirements, and will therefore require sufficient time to
investigate and prepare for the engagement and bidding process.  
The Industry Engagement Process will consist of Industry Days,
One-on-one meetings. Details on proposed procurement approach
and information on how to register for the Industry Days and
One-on-One Industry Meetings will be provided in an upcoming
notice. 
Note to Interested Suppliers
This is not a bid solicitation and a contract will not result
from this request.

PWGSC Contracting Authority

Long Pan
Supply Team Leader 
Public Works and Government Services Canada 
33 City Centre Dr. Mississauga, Ontario. L5B 2N5  
E-mail: long.pan@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Telephone: 905-615-2076

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any
procurement.

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