RFI-INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY STRATEGY FOR CSC

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Attachment: YES (MERX) Electronic Competitive Procurement Strategy: N/A - P&A/LOI Only Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements: BACKGROUND: The objective of the CSC Project is to recapitalize the surface combatant fleet of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) by replacing and updating the warfare capabilities currently residing with the Iroquois and Halifax Class warships. Integrated logistic support, initial training and provision of supporting infrastructure are also included in the project scope. Based upon discussions and feedback on CSC requirements presented at recent Technical Industry Engagements, the complexities surrounding acquisition of appropriate Intellectual Property (IP) rights for the CSC Project were acknowledged. This feedback highlighted the need for the development of a holistic CSC Intellectual Property Strategy, in order to manage the full spectrum of IP and related challenges the CSC Project may face throughout the life cycle of the CSC, due to the wide range of deliverables/services from multiple originators.

OBJECTIVE OF THIS RFI: The CSC Project Management Office (CSC PMO) is requesting industry insight on Intellectual Property (IP) that may be required, generated and/or incorporated by a wide range of potential suppliers, under multiple contracts, during the CSC life cycle. This information will be used to inform development of the appropriate CSC IP Strategy necessary to facilitate acquisition and use of IP rights throughout all phases of the CSC life cycle.

NATURE AND FORMAT OF RESPONSES REQUESTED Respondents are requested to provide their comments, raise any concerns and, where applicable, make recommendations on the objectives described in this RFI and explain any assumptions they make in their responses. Responses should be submitted using the response table provided at Annex A - Response table, RFI CSC002. Responses should include the name of the respondent firm and the contact person in the event that Canada determines that clarification or additional information is required.

NATURE OF REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: This RFI is an industry consultation document intended to solicit feedback from industry with respect to the matters described in this RFI. This is not a bid solicitation. This RFI will not result in the award of any contract, nor will this RFI result in the creation of any source list, therefore, whether or not any potential supplier responds to this RFI will not preclude that supplier from participating in any future procurement.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES: Responses to this RFI may be in either of the official languages of Canada.

ENQUIRIES: All enquiries and communications with Canada regarding this RFI must be directed to the Contracting Authority, by email to the CSC Project Mailbox at: ProjetNCC.CSCProject@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES - CLOSING DATE: Please submit your written response to this RFI by email to the CSC Project Mailbox at: ProjetNCC.CSCProject@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca by 22 January, 2015.

CONTRACTING AUTHORITY: Contracting Authority: Sophie Archambault CSC Project Mailbox: ProjetNCC.CSCProject@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Telephone No.: (819) 997-4975 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.