WHAT'S CANADA BUYING - August 2010

[The Bread Guy]

This update:  SATCOM stuff, and building work at Dwyer Hill

SATCOM for Northern Sovereignty and Coastal Surveillance platform - From attached Statement of Work:  "....The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to communicate the Department of National Defence (DND) requirements and standards for work to be carried out under the Contract and to allocate work responsibilities between DND and the Contractor.  The Radar and Imaging for the Land/Littoral Environment (RIFL2E) project is a Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) sponsored Technology Demonstration Project (TDP). This SOW defines the work required to design, build, test, support and deliver a Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Terminal. The SATCOM Terminal will be installed and integrated on the National Research Council (NRC) CV-580 Convair aircraft by DND. NRC will be fabricating the Radome for the Terminal as part of integration ...."

Previous RIFL2E MERX post:
- RADAR AND IMAGING FOR THE LAND/LITTORAL ENVIRONMENT (RIFL2E) TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT (TDP)
- RADAR AND IMAGING FOR THE LAND/LITTORAL ENVIRONMENT (RIFL2E) TECHNOLOGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECT (TDP)


".... This Solicitation is being issued to satisfy the requirement of National Defence (the "Client") for the lease two (2) contiguous, non-preempted, uninterrupted Ku Spread Spectrum (Ku SS) band space segments/carriers to facilitate passage of departmental information essential for successful operations in the Afghanistan theatre of operations.

The Contractor shall provide 2 x contiguous, non-preempted, uninterrupted Ku Spread Spectrum (Ku SS) band space segments/carriers with coverage between 27 - 38 degrees 00 minutes North latitude, 60 - 75 degrees longitude that will connect to Viasat Ku SS modems on mobile platforms and to a Viasat Land Earth Station (Hub) located in the same geographical region.

The Contractor shall ensure that the 2 x Ku SS carriers are useable on a 24 hour/7 day basis and each carrier must provide a throughput (guaranteed Information rate) of 1 Mbps from the aircraft to the ground and 512 Kbps from the ground up to the aircraft.

The requirement for Ku SS services is related to commonality and compatibility with the VIASAT proprietary equipment that has been designed, tested and installed on the DND specialized mobile platforms. Multiple versions of the Ku SS equipment cannot be installed on the mobile platforms due to physical space limitations, rigid Federal regulations and design characteristics of the mobile platforms. Any proposals would have to guarantee 100 % compatible with the proprietary Ku Spread Spectrum satellite equipment installed on the mobile platforms and 100 % compatible with the Viasat equipment currently installed in the hub in theatre.

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An estimate of the cost of the proposed contract is $1,017,000.00 Canadian, HST Included.

Proposed Contractor:

ViaSat Inc
6155 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, California
92009-9160
United States...."


".... DEFENCE CONSTRUCTION CANADA (DCC) – #DHTC1006– Construction of an Engineered Open Structure, Ottawa, Ontario.

The work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the supply of labour, material, supervision and equipment necessary to construct an engineered open structure.

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A site meeting will be held at the following date, time and location. It is highly recommended that bidders attend this site meeting.

Date: August 25, 2010
Time: 14:00 hours, local time.
Location: Commissionaires Building, Main Gate off Dwyer Hill Road

The estimated cost for this opportunity is in the order of $182,148.75 ...."

 

[The Bread Guy]

"....Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC) an agency of the Department of National Defence (DND) requires services related to developing state-of-the-art in modeling arctic phenomena for scenarios. The intent of the Work to be performed is to develop a real-time, immersive, interactive, three-dimensional synthetic environment for the Canadian North which enables exploration of the common operating picture and course-of-action analysis.

Optional Work Package 1 (Prototype Synthetic Environment): This will consist of one (1) option period of one (1) year for the development and demonstration of a prototype Arctic synthetic environment demonstrating an advance of the state-of-art modelling features including documentation of use, limitations and a road map for future development.

Optional Work Package 2 (Task Authorized Support Option): This will consist of one (1) option period of one (1) year for the provision of task authorized support services to DRDC. Services may be used to perform additional user trials, training, further development of uncovered Modelling and Simulation (M&S) limitations and/or execute a series of virtual war-games.  Support services will be provided on an as and when requested basis

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SELECTION METHOD:

Highest Rated within Budget ($150,000.00) ...."
Reference Number  PW-$$SS-066-21705
Solicitation Number W7714-091136/B

More in attached Statement of Work


".... Department of National Defence, 8 Wing Canadian Forces Base Trenton, requires the production and delivery, FOB destination to 8 Wing Trenton, of two (2) Inflatable Engine Maintenance Shelters to suit CC130 aircraft. Supplier also to include training service on appropriate setup, use, maintenance and storage of the shelters including written English instructions and diagrams.

The shelters are used to increase the engine servicing capabilities and limit exposure of personnel at 8 Wing during cold weather operations in Trenton or while on frequent missions in the North. These tents can also be used during Desert Ops to protect against winter or exhausting sun exposure. The unique design of the shelters effectively docks the shelter to the
aircraft, making it extremely stable in windy conditions. The inflatable design also ensures that the shelter cannot damage or harm either the aircraft or the personnel using it.

The CC130 Shelters have been tested on a trial basis and extensive research in the market place indicates that it is the only product capable of meeting the required performance specifications.

J.B. Roche (MFG) Ltd. (link to company web page), is the sole manufacturer of the Inflatable C-130 MX Shelters and is manufactured under Canadian Patent number 2,345,398 ...."

 

[The Bread Guy]

".... EOI for Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services, PIN 3 Radar Site

Defence Construction Canada – Call for Expressions of Interest for Architectural and Engineering Consulting Services, PIN 3 Radar Site

In accordance with the rules, regulations, statutes, guidelines and the professional association(s) applicable to the Territory of Nunavut, Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from consulting firms to provide professional services specific to this project, which will be located in Lady Franklin Point, Nunavut.

Information provided by the Proponents will be evaluated using the established criteria in the Call for Expressions of Interest. The criteria relate to previous achievements and experience, as well as, technical and managerial expertise. The objective of this Call for Expression of Interest is to identify the 4 highest scoring proponents who will be invited to participate in a Proposal Call.

This opportunity follows tendering procedures in accordance with Chapter 10 of NAFTA.

The Security Requirements for this project are identified in the Tender Documents.

The construction cost estimate for this Project is in the order of $12,000,000.

Firms that consider themselves qualified to provide these services are invited to submit their Expression of Interest for pre qualification on the forms that are available from MERX by calling 1-800-964-6379.

To be considered, Expression of Interests must be received at the following address, no later than 14:00 hours local time on September 24, 2010 ...."

More details in attached excerpt from bid documents.


".... The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for a quantity of two hundred sixteen (216) AN/SSQ-62RO (Range Only) DICASS Sonobuoys (NSN: 5845-01-577-0024, P/N: 90073A, NCAGE:  1JGV5).  The AN/SSQ-62RO Sonobuoy is the only qualified replacement for the out-of-production AN/SSQ-47B sonobuoy. It is anticipated that this additional supply will fulfill DND's needs for this type of sonobuoy until its use is phased out.  The buoy will be loaded, carried and launched or unloaded from the appropriate type aircraft launcher system for the CH-124 Sea King helicopter or hand launched from naval ships.

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The sole source justification is based on the absence of competition for technical reasons and the goods can only be supplied by the proposed contractor and no alternative or substitute exists .... The sole source justification is based on the units being compatible with the systems contained within the CH-124 Sea King helicopter.

6. Delivery

The goods are requested on or before March 25, 2011.

7. Proposed Contractor

Sonobuoy TechSystems (link to company site)
4578 East Park 30 Drive
Columbia City, Indiana
46725-8869
USA

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"....  Nature of Requirements:  The Department of National Defence has a requirement for the purchase of eight hundred fifteen (815) Chemical Defence Protective Coveralls in accordance with the mandatory specifications detailed in the Request for Proposal. Delivery is to be made to Astra, Ontario by 31 December 2010. This requirement also includes an option to purchase up to an additional 815 coveralls within one (1) year after contract award ...."
Reference Number  PW-$$PV-915-51404
Solicitation Number W6399-10BA91/A