Night Vision Equipment

Trade Agreement: NAFTA/AIT/Canada FTAs with Peru/Colombia/Panama
Tendering Procedures: 
Attachment: None
Non-Competitive Procurement Strategy: Exclusive Rights
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Vendor Name and Address: 
VIH Aerospace INC.
1962 Canso Rd
North Saanich British Columbia
Canada
V8L5V5
Nature of Requirements: 
Night Vision Equipment

M2989-151190
Armstrong, Wendy
Telephone No. - (604) 775-7691 
Fax No. - (604) 775-7526

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Definition of the requirement
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police  (RCMP)  has a requirement to
modify (quantity 1) Helicopter to NVG compatible status. 
Delivery by September 14, 2014.   Value:  up to $46K 

Reason for Single Tendering:
All helicopter pilots across Canada are now using Night Vision
Goggles (NVG) when flying at night.  These goggles are attached
to the pilot's helmets and are a "drop down" feature when they
are required.  The NVG basically turns "night into day" and is a
huge safety feature for night time patrols and night callouts. 
The cockpit instrument lighting in the helicopter produces a
glare on the windshield that renders the NVG to be basically
useless and it becomes a hindrance 
and hazard.  To prevent this glare there is a requirement for
filters on the appropriate instrument lights which allows the
pilot to utilize the NVG safely and efficiently.  This NVG
Cockpit Certification is a Transport Canada requirement and
regulation that must be completed to operate at night with Night
Vision Goggles.

Vancouver Island Helicopters is the only company that has the
authorization from Transport Canada to provide the goods and
services to certify the aircraft and holds the Supplemental Type
Certificate (STC).

Criteria for assessment of the Statement of Capabilities 
Any interested supplier must demonstrate by way of a statement
of capabilities that it can meet the certification and is
authorized by Transport Canada to certify the aircraft.

Applicability of the trade agreement(s) to the procurement
This procurement is subject to the following trade agreement(s)
Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT)
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Delivery Date: Above-mentioned

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