Naval Explosion Effects Research

Trade Agreement: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall  Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements: 

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1.  TITLE: 

ENGINEERING SUPPORT FOR NAVAL EXPLOSION EFFECTS RESEARCH

2.  SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

There are security requirements associated with this requirement. For additional information, consult Part 6 - Security, Financial and Other Requirements, and Part 7 - Resulting Contract Clauses. For more information on personnel and organization security screening or security clauses, Bidders should refer to the Contract Security Program of Public Works and Government Services Canada (http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/esc-src/introduction-eng.html) website.

3.  REQUIREMENT:

Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) Suffield has provided scientific support for the Canadian Forces for several decades, and specifically conducts research on the mechanisms of explosions and their effects.  The Experimental Proving Grounds (EPG) at DRDC Suffield is one of the main locations for research activities, and comprises of many test facilities for conducting specific types of experiments.  One of the facilities is the Underwater Explosion (UNDEX) pond for conducting underwater explosion experiments, and is the primary facility requiring engineering support.  

To support these programs, engineering support will be required to maintain existing facilities, assist in design and construction of new test apparatuses and assisting in conducting trials.  Finally scientific and engineering support will also be necessary to assist in data reduction and analysis, which will occasionally require fluency in numerical modeling.

To qualify a bid will have to consist of no less than 80% of goods and/or services of Canadian origin. 

4. EVALUATION AND SELECTION:  

Mandatory and point rated technical evaluation criteria are included in Annex "H" of the solicitation. 

Contractor selection will be based on the highest responsive combined rating of technical merit and price.  The ratio will be 40% for the technical merit and 60% for the price.

5. OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY:

Any intellectual property arising from the performance of the Work under the Contract will vest in Canada. 


6. PERIOD OF CONTRACT: 

It is anticipated that any contract will be effective for a period of five (5) years with the option to extend the term of the Contract by up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods.


Contracting Authority

Lorraine Jenkinson  
Procurement Specialist 
Public Works and Government Services Canada 
Procurement Branch, Western Region 
Canada Place, Suite 1000
9700 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton AB, T5J 4C3 

Telephone: 587-337-2458  
E-mail address: lorraine.jenkinson@pwgsc-tpsgc.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.