Research & Development Support for Structural Modeling and Analysis of Naval Platforms

Trade Agreement: Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) Tendering Procedures: If 3+ bids offer Canadian goods/services other bids will not be considered Attachment: None Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: Research & Development Support for Structural Modeling and Analysis of Naval Platforms

Defence Research Development Canada (DRDC) Atlantic has a requirement to provide research and development (R&D) on an "as and when requested" basis in the area of naval platform structures. This requirement includes modeling and analysis of the full range of loading mechanisms and response effects experienced by naval platform structures, and development of specialized modeling and analysis software for ship and submarine structures and structural subsystems. DRDC also requires training support in the application of specialized software tools for naval platform structures. The period of the contract is from the date of the contract to March 31, 2014 with the option to extend the periiod by an additional four one year periods.

There is a security requirement associated with this requirement. At the date of bid closing, the following conditions must be met:

(a) the Bidder must hold a valid organization security clearance as indicated in Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses;

(b) the Bidder's proposed individuals requiring access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work site(s) must meet the security requirement as indicated in Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses;

(c) the Bidder must provide the name of all individuals who will require access to classified or protected information, assets or sensitive work sites;

(d) the Bidder's proposed location of work performance or document safeguarding must meet the security requirement as indicated in Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses;

(e) the Bidder must provide the address(es) of proposed location(s) of work performance or document safeguarding as indicated in Part 3 - Section IV Additional Information.

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.

Bidders must provide a list of names, or other related information as needed, pursuant to section 01 of Standard Instructions 2003 and 2004.

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 subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services."

This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program.

There is a Federal Contractors Program (FCP) for employment equity requirement associated with this procurement; see Part 5 - Certifications, Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses and the annex named Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.

The Contracting Authority is

Tanya Allen tanya.allen@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.