ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR UNDERWATER EXPLOSION EFFECTS RESEARCH

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1. TITLE

ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR UNDERWATER EXPLOSION EFFECTS RESEARCH - TASK AUTHORIZATION CONTRACT

2. SECURITY

2.1 The following security requirements apply and form part of the Contract.

2.2 Contractor’s Sites or Premises Requiring Safeguarding Measures

SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR CANADIAN SUPPLIER: PSPC FILE #: W7702-165798

2.2.1 The Contractor/Offeror must, at all times during the performance of the Contract/Standing Offer, hold a valid Facility Security Clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL, with approved Document safeguarding at the level of CONFIDENTIAL, issued by the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate (CISD), Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

This contract includes access to ControlledGoods. Prior to access, the contractor must be registered in the Controlled Goods Program of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

2.2.2 The Contractor/Offeror personnel requiring access to CLASSIFIED information, assets or sensitive worksite(s) must EACH hold a valid personnel security screening at the level of CONFIDENTIAL, all other personnel must hold a valid RELIABILITY STATUS, granted or approved by CISD/PSPC.

2.2.3 Processing of CLASSIFIED information electronically at the Contractor/Offeror's site is NOT permitted under this Contract/Standing Offer.

2.2.4 Subcontracts which contain security requirements are NOT to be awarded without the prior written permission of CISD/PSPC.

2.2.5 The Contractor/Offeror must comply with the provisions of the

(a) Security Requirements Check List and security guide (if applicable), attached at Annex ?C?; (b) Industrial Security Manual (Latest Edition).

3. REQUIREMENT

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) - Suffield Research Centre has provided scientific support for the Canadian Forces for several decades, and specifically conducts research on the mechanisms of explosions and their effects. The Experimental Proving Grounds (EPG) at DRDC Suffield is one of the main locations for research activities, and comprises of many test facilities for conducting specific types of experiments. One of the facilities is the Underwater Explosion (UNDEX) pond for conducting underwater explosion experiments, and isthe primary facility requiring engineering support. For example, it has been used to assess the loading, response and survivability of naval structures and equipment to withstand the effects of underwater weapons and new foreign weapon technologies.

DRDC Research Projects are currently underway to study the UNDEX vulnerability of naval platforms, and blast effects in support of blast injury research. To support these programs, engineering support will be required to maintain existing facilities, assist in design and construction of new test apparatuses and assisting in conducting trials. Finally scientific and engineering support will also be necessary to assist in data reduction and analysis, which will occasionally require fluency in numericalmodeling.

To qualify a bid will have to consist of no less than 80% of goods and/or services of Canadian origin.

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION

Mandatory and point rated technical evaluation criteria are included in Annex "H" of the solicitation.

Contractor selection will be based on the highest responsive combined rating of technical merit and price. The ratio will be 60% for the technical merit and 40% for the price.

5. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Any intellectual property arising from the performance of the Work under the Contract will vest in Canada.

6. PERIOD OF CONTRACT

It is anticipated that any contract will be effective from date of contract to 2019-03-31.

Contracting Authority

Lorraine Jenkinson Procurement Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Procurement and Compensation Branch, Western Region ATB Place, North Tower, 5th Floor 10025 Jasper Avenue NW Edmonton, AB T5J 1S6

Telephone: 780-497-3593 Facsimile: 780-497-3510 E-mail address: lorraine.jenkinson@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.