REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Revision History: Amendment 001: This amendment is raised to revise the RESPONSE DATE under the (RFI) W7714-166199 as follow: At page 6, Article 8. RESPONSE DATE: Delete: RFI Responses should be submitted on or before November 18, 2016. Insert: RFI Responses should be submitted on or before November 21, 2016. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Amendment 002: This amendment is raised to add the Appendix 1 to Annex “B” – Engagement Participation Dispute Resolution Process under the (RFI) W7714-166199. All other terms and conditions remain the same. Amendment 003: This Amendment is raised to advise the industry that Canada will not pursue with this requirement. Thank you for your interest. 1. PURPOSE This Industry Consultation process seeks information from industry on its interest, capacity and ability to produce and deliver the Alos-2 Satellite Data Product and services in various areas of interest across Canada that meet the requirements of the department of Defence Research and Development Canada to assess and improve its space-based radar exploitation capability. The attached Request for Information (RFI) provides industry the opportunity to give feedback on the procurement strategy, including decision making in limiting contractor liability. The information gathered through this Industry Consultation process will be used by Canada to assist in the development of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the implementation of the ALOS-2 Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite Products procurement. 2. BACKGROUND The ALOS-2 Advanced Land Observing Satellite is a 2-ton Japanese Satellite that containing a 1.2 GHz synthetic-aperture radar sensor. Unlike the C-Band RADARSAT-2, the longer wavelength of the L-band ALOS-2 radar provides for improved penetration through tree canopy, foliage and ice/snow. This provides for improved change detection and characterization in forested terrain. Along with the shorter exact repeat, the longer wavelength also provides improved coherence in vegetated terrain or in wintery conditions. Defence Research and Development Canada requires up to 26 ALOS-2 Data products acquired in various area of interest (AOI) across Canada to assess and improve our space-based radar exploitation capability. These data products will be used strictly for R&D analysis purposes. Short coherent stacks of ALOS-2 single and full (quad.) polarization data will be acquired over each area of interest. Wherever possible, stacks of RADATSAT-2 fully polarimetric data will be acquired in conjunction with the ALOS-2 acquisitions, and ground truth will be collected. Investigations into coherent data set pairs will be conducted. The exact timing and ALOS-2 acquisition parameters will be determined in discussion with the Contractor once the resulting contract is in place. DRDC will strictly use the purchased Single Look Complex (SLC) data products for internal research purposes only. DRDC will not provide or transfer the purchased SLC data products to a third party for any purpose. DRDC acknowledges JAXA owns all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, regarding the ALOS-2 product. 3. REQUIREMENTS On behalf of the federal government, DRDC is seeking ALOS-2 SAR Satellite Data Product and services in various areas across Canada. The Contractor will be required to provide the following:

New acquisition ALOS-2 Single Look Complex (SLC) L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) single polarization spotlight mode image. Archived ALOS-2 Single Look Complex (SLC) L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) single polarization spotlight mode image.

New acquisition ALOS-2 Single Look Complex (SLC) L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) full (quad) polarization High- Sensitivity mode image. Archived ALOS-2 Single Look Complex (SLC) L-band Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) full (quad) polarization High-Sensitivity mode image. Assistance planning the acquisition of single or short coherent stacks images over an AOI and be able to negotiate with DRDC and the satellite order desk to find suitable alternate dates and times if a conflict exists, on an “as and when requested” basis.

4. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION Canada is seeking responses from industry for challenges involving the proposed acquisition strategy and delivery of the ALOS-2 SAR Satellite Data Product contract. Responses to this RFI are requested on or November 21, 2016. 5. NOTES TO INTERESTED FIRMS This Industry Consultation process is not a bid solicitation and a contract will not result from this request. Potential respondents are advised that any information submitted to Canada in response to this Industry Consultation process may be used by Canada in the development of a subsequent competitive RFP. However, the Government is not bound to accept any Expression of Interest or to consider it further in any associated documents such as a RFP.  The issuance of this Industry Consultation process does not create an obligation for Canada to issue a subsequent RFP, and does not bind Canada legally or otherwise, to enter into any agreement or to accept any suggestions from organizations. Canada reserves the right to accept or reject any or all comments received. There will be no short listing of firms for purposes of undertaking any future work, as a result of this request. Similarly, participation in this Industry Consultation process is not a condition or prerequisite for participation in any RFP(s). Companies participating in this Industry Consultation process should identify any submitted information that is to be considered as either company confidential or proprietary. All enquiries and other communications related to this Industry Consultation process shall be directed exclusively to the PSPC Procurement Authority. 6. PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY Allen Zourani Supply Officer Defence Space Projects Division Public Services and Procurement Canada Place du Portage, Phase III, 11C1 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Quebec, K1A 0S5 Telephone: 873-469-4448 Facsimile: 819-997-2229 Email: allen.zourani@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca