Space-based radar surface moving target applications research

TITLE Space-based radar surface moving target applications research DESCRIPTION Canada wishes to issue a contract for 2 resources: 1. RADAR Data Specialist 2. SMTI Research Scientist The resources are to work with Canada on the research and development (R&D) of the Space-based radar surface moving target applications research. The work will focus on: calibration of the Radarsat-2 SMTI mode data, determination of the SMTI measurement limits of Radarsat-2, determination of measurement capabilities required for a future, operational, space-based SAR-SMTI radar system, detection and measurement of typical moving targets in land and marine arctic environments, development and testing of measurement and information extraction algorithms and development, testing and integration of modules for the DRDC SAR-SMTI processor. All SMTI measurements are based on the analysis of MODEX signal data that have been pre-processed to analyzable form by the DRDC SMTI preprocessor. Surface truth data (when it is available) will be analyzed and correlated with SMTI measurement results. The resulting contract is for a period of 2 years, with 3 additional, 1 year option periods, and a 6 month optional transitional period. There is a security requirement associated with this requirement. This procurement is subject to the Controlled Goods Program. The Defence production Act defines Canadian Controlled Goods as certain goods listed in Canada’s Export Control List, a regulation made pursuant to the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). 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 attachment 3 of Part 5 of the bid solicitation. The requirement is limited to Canadian goods and/or services. Canada will own the Intellectual Property Rights in the Foreground Information. This procurement is subject to the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) "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 attachment named Federal Contractors Program for Employment Equity - Certification.”  TECHNICAL EVALUATION CRITERIA Mandatory and point rated technical criteria. BASIS OF SELECTION Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit (60%) and Price (40%) and meeting all other requirements of the bid solicitation. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY Joseph Hulse Supply Specialist Public Works and Government Services Canada Science Procurement Directorate Place du Portage III, 11C1 11 Laurier Street Gatineau, Québec  K1A 0S5 Phone: (873) 469-4823 Fax: (819) 997-2229 Email:  Joseph.hulse@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca All enquiries must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Authority no later than 5 calendar days before the bid closing date.