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W7701-156004/A Fournier, Annie N° de téléphone - (418) 649-2775 Nº fax - (418) 648-2209
Summary
(a) Title
Development in long wave infrared polarization (LWIR): modeling, system evaluation, technical support and trial management.
(b) Description of work
Objective
Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Valcartier Research Centre is continuing its development of hyperspectral sensors in long wave infrared (LWIR) for target detection. To pursue its objectives, DRDC requires the services of a Contractor to perform the following tasks: - evaluation of the performance of broadband multi-spectral infrared cameras (Polaris) and four Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers for measuring optical constants, and evaluation of infrared polarimetric hyperspectral sensors for surveillance ; - preparation and coordination of test logistics and project management support; - modeling and characterization of phenomenology, polarized optical signatures and bidirectional reflectance distribution functions (BRDF) in long wave infrared (LWIR); and - development, programming and implementation of detection and identification algorithms and user interfaces for polarization detection.
Background/History
The DRDC Valcartier Research Centre has developed unique expertise and methodology in remote detection and identification of chemical gas clouds through the development of a prototype, known as Compact ATmospheric Sounding Interferometer (CATSI) and subsequently, two technical development models for a state-of-the-art interferometer, Engineering Development Model (CATSI EDM) and its algorithm Chemical Agent Spectral SIgnature Detection and Identification (CASSIDI). This technology uses differential FTIR radiometry optimized for optical subtraction. From 2007 to 2010, this technology was fine tuned to add polarization and imaging in the development of a Multi-option Differential Detection and Imaging Fourier Spectrometer (MoDDIFS) research prototype. MoDDIFS was demonstrated and tested for gas detection, but is used more specifically for studying and validating concepts relating to the detection of surface contaminants through its polarization option. A new innovative instrument, Polarized-improved CATSI (P-iCATSI), was developed and delivered in early 2013. It offers alternative field-of-view and data capture options for the program at the DRDC Valcartier Research Centre.
Since 2011, in parallel with the development of these sensors, the DRDC Valcartier Research Centre has had another contract to enable it to address the phenomenology of polarized optics in LWIR and its modeling, development of methodologies for measuring optical constants, development of algorithms and softwares for detection/identification applications and their implementation in its two polarized sensors, as well as conducting numerous field experiments to test algorithms. New efforts by the DRDC Valcartier Research Centre are focused on continuing its work to fine tune detection methodologies involving polarization in LWIR to detect solid and liquid targets, and IR polarization phenomenology and spectral signatures of those targets will continue to be investigated.
(c) Client
The organization for which the services are to be rendered is Defence Research and Development Canada - Valcartier (DRDC - Valcartier).
(d) The period of contract
The period of Contract is from the date to Contract to March 31st, 2018, inclusive.
(e) Key information
i. 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.
ii. Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003.
iii. 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.
iv. The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services.
v. The requirement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT).
vi. There is a security requirement associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. Bidders should consult the "Security Requirements for PWGSC Bid Solicitations - Instructions for Bidders" (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/lc-pl/lc-pl-eng.html#a31) document on the Departmental Standard Procurement Documents website.
vii. 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.
viii. This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.
ix. The maximum amount of available funding for this Contract is 830,000.00$, Applicable Taxes extra. 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.
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