Human Technology Interaction Research Support Services

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: Human Technology Interaction Research Support Services

This amends the closing date of the NPP posted at Buyandsell.gc.ca/tenders from 4 July 2013 to 11 July 2013.

Defence Research and Development Canada, Toronto, Ontario has a requirement for the provision of Human Technology Interaction Research support services. The objective of the work includes the design, development and evaluation of human technology interaction (HTI) concepts, and methodologies to improve overall Human-Machine System (HMS) performance for the Canadian Forces.

Work will be performed on an as and when requested basis during a three year period from date of award

The work will be carried out by a specialist team with demonstrated training in Cognitive Psychology/Human Factors, Computer Science/Computer Engineering, and Knowledge Management or related fields. Please refer to the Request for Proposal for the detailed technical requirements.

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) has determined that any intellectual property rights arising from the performance of the Work under the resulting contract will belong to Canada, on the following grounds: the main purpose of the contract, or of the deliverables contracted for, is to generate knowledge and information for public dissemination

The estimated level of effort is $884,000.00 GST/HST extra for the 3 year period.

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.