Persistent Autonomous Maritime Sensors

ADVANCED CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE (ACAN) for PERSISTENT AUTONOMOUS MARITIME SENSORS (PAMS) GSIN: N050 - BUOYS Reference Number: W3371-265157 Organization Name: Department of National Defence - Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) Applicable Trade Agreements: Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) apply Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: None Nature of Requirement: The Department of National Defence (DND) has a requirement for fully autonomous, subsurface maritime surveillance platform capable of supporting anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and persistent underwater monitoring in remote or denied areas. The system mut be deployable by a single operator, operate at depths of up to 1000 meters, and provide real-time acoustic detection and satellite-based localisation of underwater threats and environmental data. The ACAN closing date published herein is the deadline for submission of statement of capabilities. The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.