VCM Periscope System

Trade Agreement: NONE
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: 

Request for Information (RFI) - Provision of a Periscope - Victoria-class Modernization (VCM)

W8472-195765/A

GSIN: N1905C - Submarines & N1240B Periscopes

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RFI Notice for VCM Periscope RFI Amendment 03:

This Amendment is issued to provide responses to questions raised by industry relating to the Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of a Periscope, dated January 31st, 2020.

RFI Notice for VCM Periscope RFI Amendment 02:

This Amendment is issued to provide administrative changes and an extension to the Submission date on the Request for Information (RFI) for the provision of a Periscope, dated January 31st, 2020.

RFI Notice for VCM Periscope RFI Amendment 01:

This amendment is issued to provide a response to a question raised by Industry on the Request for Information (RF) for the provision of a Periscope, dated January 31st, 2020.

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Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is releasing a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Department of National Defence (DND) in order to prepare industry for potential procurement opportunities related to the Victoria-Class Modernization (VCM) Periscope capability element and to solicit industry feedback and contributions on high level requirements described herein. The responses provided will contribute to the further definition of the Statement of Operational Requirements (SOR) in a manner that is understandable by industry and meaningful to DND operational contexts, and thus contribute to better describing the strategic fit and operational needs for DND to achieve the required capability. 

As the project progresses towards a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), this RFI will provide a continuous single point of official communication with industry. The project will use this RFI process for multiple purposes such as, but not limited to:

a) Collaborating with industry on the draft high level SOR provided herein, including price and availability information;

b) Ensuring all interested participants receive the same information;

c) Collaborating with industry in the form of Post Submission Review Meetings;

d) Presenting draft RFP documents to industry and soliciting comments and feedback on the project requirements and procurement strategies. 


The purpose of this initial RFI (Release #1) is to request industry feedback on the draft high level SOR provided as Annex A, gain an understanding of available submarine Periscope systems, and to receive additional product information in response to Periscope questions provided as Annex B.

Additional questions may be asked of industry through amending this RFI. Please see the following link to learn how to follow updates to this RFI:

https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tenders/follow-opportunities

Responses to Release #1 of the RFI process are requested by the date below.

RFI Requested Response Date:  1400 EDT, March 31st, 2020.  

Background Information:

Victoria-Class Modernization (VCM) will provide modernized and increased capability to maintain the Victoria-Class Submarines’ (VCS) operational relevance through the mid-2030s. VCM will be a collection of discrete projects (referred to as capability elements) that will be managed both individually and within a larger VCM portfolio to generate the necessary capability for Canada’s submarines as detailed in Strong, Secure, Engaged: Canada’s Defence Policy. Overall, the modernization outcomes will make Canada and its allies stronger and safer by: 

a) improving the habitability and deployment conditions onboard the VCS in support of Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) submariners;

b) positioning the VCS to contribute meaningfully to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Joint Operations ashore; and

c) ensuring the survivability of the VCS against an evolving threat in an increasingly complex and changing battlespace.

This RFI relates to the VCM Periscope capability element. 

The VCS are each equipped with two periscopes, an attack periscope and a search periscope.  

Due to improvements in periscope detection, it is becoming increasingly important to minimize the amount of time the periscopes are exposed above the water. 

Therefore, the RCN wants to replace the optics with modern sensors and rangefinders to improve performance and reduce probability of detection. The output of these sensors is to be recorded and remotely displayed at appropriate console(s). 

The desired VCM Periscope system consists of new or upgraded search and attack periscopes, either with the received imagery presented on new displays or integrated within existing displays in the control room.
Replacement or refurbishment of the mast raising equipment will be the responsibility of the periscope supplier.

Nature of the RFI:

This is not a bid solicitation and this RFI will not result in the award of any contract. 

Procurement of the goods and services described in this RFI will not necessarily follow this request. Any procurements of this system/equipment/services will be in accordance with standard government procurement policies, i.e., formal RFPs. 

Respondents and potential suppliers of any goods or services described in this RFI should not earmark stock or facilities, nor allocate resources, as a result of any information contained in this RFI. This RFI will not result in the creation of any source list; therefore, whether or not any supplier responds to this RFI will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement.


Security Requirements:
There is no security requirement associated with this RFI.

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.


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.