Description
NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROCUREMENT
The Department of National Defence (DND), in order to maintain accuracy and complete functioning of its Middle Wavelength Infrared (MWIR) and Long Wavelength Infrared (LWIR) camera platforms, requires a support Contract to produce Spectral Response Function Files for these camera platforms.
The resulting Contract will contain initial and optional deliverables which may be purchased for a period until 31 March 2028.
Delivery of the items is within Ottawa, Ontario
Initial Deliverables: May 2025 to 31 March 2026
Description of the Deliverables Format Quantity
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers
Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)
Optional Deliverables
Optional deliverables – 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Description of the Deliverables Format Quantity
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers
Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)
Optional Deliverables – 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2028
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow FOV .xlsx format, micrometers
Spectral Response Function File for Wide FOV .xlsx format, micrometers Up to three (3) instances maximum
Spectral Response Function File for Narrow, .xlsx format, micrometers
Medium and Wide FOVs (Combined Graph)
Tendering procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid.
Nature of Requirement: The Contractor must complete spectral curve analysis services, create Spectral Response Function Files and deliver the Spectral Response Function Files to DND. The creation of a Spectral Response Function File for either an MWIR Camera or LWIR Camera is required up to three (3) times per year.
Detailed specification can be found at Annex “Statement of Requirement” of the attached Solicitation of Offers
Delivery Date: No later than three (3) weeks upon receipt of camera platform and lens.
Competitive Procurement Strategy: For Canada to declare an offer compliant, the offer must comply with the requirements of the solicitation of offers and meet all mandatory technical evaluation criteria. Canada will consider the compliant offer with the lowest evaluated price for award.
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: This procurement is not subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreement.
Security Requirements: There is no security requirement associated with this Solicitation of Offers.
File Number: W8474-258620
The Crown retains the rights to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada
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Quick Summary
The Department of National Defence (DND) is seeking a contractor to produce Spectral Response Function Files for its Middle and Long Wavelength Infrared camera platforms. The contract includes initial deliverables due by March 2026 and optional deliverables that may extend until March 2028, with all items delivered in Ottawa, Ontario.
Ideal For
Companies specializing in infrared sensor data processing and spectral response analysis should consider bidding.
infrared camera technologyspectral analysisdata file productiondefense technology supportoptical sensor calibration
Moderate complexityTender Details
- Reference Number
- cb-835-49544520
- Solicitation Number
- W8474-258620
- Publication Date
- May 22, 2025
- Closing Date
- Jul 7, 2025
- Expected Start
- Jul 8, 2025
- Expected End
- Mar 31, 2028
- Procurement Method
- Competitive - Open bidding
- Selection Criteria
- Lowest Price
- Notice Type
- Request for Proposal
Trade Agreements
Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement