Request For Information (RFI) - Mobile Large Scale Non-Intrusive Systems

Trade Agreement: WTO-AGP/NAFTA/AIT/Canada-Peru FTA/Canada-Colombia FTA Tendering Procedures: Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) - Mobile, Large-Scale Non-Intrusive Imaging Systems

The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) is to seek industry comments on the proposed procurement of Mobile Large Scale Non-Intrusive Systems.

PREFACE CBSA is looking to procure 3 - 5 Mobile, Large-Scale Non-Intrusive Imaging (M-LS-NII) Systems this fiscal year, with the options for up to 8 systems in total. These systems must be high-energy radiography systems, with all necessary shielding, source control and interlocking subsystems to ensure safe operation in a busy port-of-entry environment.

BID EVALUATION PROCESS As part of the proposed bid evaluation process (see attached chart), CBSA will require detailed test information on the radiation dose rates around the proposed systems, along with performance and operational capabilities. To this effect, all bids that are deemed technically compliant will proceed to the Data Validation Testing (DVT) stage. This stage will require CBSA technical experts to direct testing necessary to evaluate each of the offered system's radiation safety and performance. The system presented for DVT does not need to be configured as an end-product for CBSA, but it must accurately represent the characteristics represented in the technical bid, particularly, the radiation dose levels and imaging performance.

REQUESTED INFORMATION This request for information (RFI) is to determine the feasibility and timeframes pertaining to system evaluation and production. Attached is a draft of the procurement schedule envisioned for these systems. Referring to this schedule, and the Vendor's own capacity, the following information is requested.

1. Could a M-LS-NII system, of the type the Vendor would offer for sale to the Government of Canada, be made available for testing at a North American location within 30 days of the close of an RFP closing early June 2012?

If not, what is the earliest possible time such a M-LS-NII system could be made available (including North America and elsewhere)?

2. How many complete systems could the vendor produce for the Government of Canada according to the attached schedule, with delivery dates in early February 2013?

3. How many complete systems could the vendor produce and make available for sale to the CBSA in the 2013/2014 fiscal year?

4. Do vendors have any concerns with the proposed bid evaluation process or any other comments?

NOTE TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

This is not a bid solicitation and a contract will not result.

Potential respondents are advised that any information submitted to the government in response to this Request for Information may be used by the government in the development of a subsequent Request for Proposal.

The issuance of this Request for Information does not create an obligation for the Crown to issue a subsequent RFP. It should also be noted that no agreement to do business with any respondent will result from this specific enquiry.

CLOSING DATE

Responses to this Request for Information will be accepted at any time until 2 pm May 10, 2012.

CONTRACT OFFICER

Suppliers interested in providing a response should submit their response directly to the Contracting Officer by the RFI closing date. The preferred method of response is by e-mail at:

Name of Contract Officer: Anne Caron E-mail address: anne.caron@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca 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.