ELECTRO-OPTICS ENGINEERING

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: 1. Background/History

The Canadian Forces need to study and evaluate various electro-optic technologies that could be or are currently being used. In this context, DRDC-Valcartier needs to provide measurement and analysis support by producing data sets, tests and measurements that can be deployed and that meet the characterization objectives for the equipment in question. The measurements taken will not only be used as a baseline for evaluation, performance monitoring and characterization purposes, but can also assist simulation and modelling scientists by providing specific knowledge of the equipment being evaluated and characterized.

2. Objectives The purpose of this task authorization contract is to obtain expertise to fulfill ad hoc and specific requests related to performance evaluation, characterization and measurement, as dictated by Canadian Forces (CF) operational priorities in the area of electro-optics.

1. Provide expertise in the development, design and manufacture of electronics; 2. Provide expertise in software and firmware development; 3. Provide expertise in the development and integration of opto-mechanics; 4. Provide expertise in digital signals and video processing; 5. Analyze and process data collected during testing; and 6. Gather data in an experimental or deployment setting.

3. Additional Information

The organization for which the services are to be rendered is Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC - Valcartier).

The period of the Contract is from date of Contract to March 31st, 2018, inclusive.

Estimated amount of available funding for this contract : $865,000.00, Applicable Taxes extra.

The contractor may carry out the bulk of the tasks at its own facilities. However, certain tests or development work requiring: (1) The use of a unique laboratory; or (2) The use of equipment that is unique or has special features, must be carried out on site at Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier.

Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada.

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Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003.

For services requirements, Bidders in receipt of a pension or a lump sum payment must provide the required information as detailed in article 3 of Part 2 of the bid solicitation.

The requirement is subject to the provisions of the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).

The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.

This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. 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.