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AFCCIS Capability Enhancement

Amélioration des capacités de SIFFCA

Description

Amendment 004: Closing Date: 2024-11-09 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) The amended solicitation and Q&A will be provided to the Qualified SA Holders Amendment 003: Closing Date: 2024-11-09 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) The amended solicitation and Q&A will be provided to the Qualified SA Holders Amendment 002: Closing Date: 2024-11-09 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) The amended solicitation and Q&A will be provided to the Qualified SA Holders Amendment 001: Closing Date: 2024-28-08 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) Q&A will be provided to the Qualified SA Holders ************************************** GSIN: D302A ADP SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Reference Number: 0180 Solicitation Number: W8485-258160/A Organization Name: Department of National Defence – Directorate Aerospace Procurement 7 – Radar and Communication Systems Support Solicitation Date: 2024-23-07 Closing Date: 2024-14-08 02:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT) Anticipated Start Date: 2025-01-04 Estimated Delivery Date: 2026-31-07 Estimate Level of Effort: 320 days per resource Contract Duration: The contract period will be for a 16-month period. Solicitation Method: Competitive Applicable Trade Agreements: World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO-AGP), the Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA), the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA), the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (CColFTA), the Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement (CPanFTA), the Canada-Honduras Free-Trade Agreement, the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA), the Agreement on Trade Continuity between Canada and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA). Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement Applies: No Number of Contracts: 1 Requirement Details Tendering Procedure: Selective Tendering This requirement is open only to those TBIPS Supply Arrangement Holders who qualified under Tier 2 for services in the National Capital Region for the following category(ies): CATEGORY LEVEL OF EXPERTISE NUMBER OF RESOURCES REQUIRED A.1 Application/Software Architect Level 2 1 I.11 Technology Architect Level 2 4 I.11 Technology Architect Level 3 8 All qualified SA Holders have been invited to submit a proposal. Description of Work: The purpose of this Statement of Work (SOW) is to define the scope and deliverables that apply to the provision of professional services in development, engineering and delivery of Air Force Command and Control Information Systems (AFCCIS), as directed by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) through the AFCCIS Program of Work. AFCCIS hosts numerous capabilities for the RCAF, including the Electronic Flight Bag, data center functionality, and other command and control related functions. Such services also include information technology infrastructure (ITI) engineering and program support, hardware and software life cycle material management and in-service support to complement the expertise of core Department of National Defence (DND) staff from the Director Aerospace Equipment Program Management - Radar & Communications Systems (DAEPM(R&CS)) within the Materiel Group. The AFCCIS Systems Engineering and Capability Enhancement resources will provide system engineering support, design, and integration conducted throughout the life cycle of the capabilities defined within the AFCCIS program. This involves the provision of support and software development for tactical and operational levels applications including unit level applications, planning software, force generation software, as well as mission and flight planning software. Bidders must submit a bid for all resource categories. A portion of the work is currently being performed under contract(s) W8485-205588/001/IPS and W8485-205588/002/IPS with S.I. Systems ULC. Security Requirement: Please see SRCL in the attached solicitation. Minimum Corporate Security Required: NATO SECRET Minimum Resource Security Required: Multiple – Please see SRCL. Contract Authority Name: Joey Patton Phone Number: 613-797-1726 Email Address: joey.patton@forces.gc.ca Inquiries Inquiries regarding this RFP requirement must be submitted to the Contracting Authority named above. Request for Proposal (RFP) documents will be e-mailed directly from the Contracting Authority to the Qualified Supply Arrangement Holders who are being invited to bid on this requirement. BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT “BUYANDSELL.GC.CA” IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS. The Crown retains the right to negotiate with any supplier on any procurement. Documents may be submitted in either official language. NOTE: Task-Based Informatics Professional Services (TBIPS) Method of Supply is refreshed three (3) times per year. If you wish to find out how you can be a “Qualified SA Holder”, please contact RCNMDAI.-NCRIMOS@pwgsc.gc.ca
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Quick Summary

The Department of National Defence is seeking services to enhance the AFCCIS capability, focusing on system development and support for radar and communication systems. The contract is expected to start in January 2025 and run until July 2026, requiring significant technical effort over 320 days per resource.

Ideal For

Companies specializing in defense system development and aerospace communication technology should consider bidding.

defense procurementsystem developmentradar systemscommunication systemssoftware engineeringaerospace technology
High complexity

Tender Details

Reference Number
cb-946-37737573
Solicitation Number
W8485-258160/A
Publication Date
Jul 23, 2024
Closing Date
Sep 11, 2024
Expected Start
Apr 1, 2025
Expected End
Jul 31, 2026
Procurement Method
Competitive - Open bidding
Selection Criteria
Highest Combined Rating of Technical Merit and Price
Notice Type
RFP against Supply Arrangement

Classification

UNSPSC Code
81160000
UNSPSC Description
Information Technology Service Delivery

Trade Agreements

Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA); Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); Canada-UK Trade Continuity Agreement (Canada-UK TCA); Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA); Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA); Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA); Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA); Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement; World Trade Organization Agreement on Government Procurement (WTO GPA); Canada-Honduras Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Panama Free Trade Agreement; Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement (CUFTA)

Contracting Entity

Department of National Defence

101 Colonel By Drive

Ottawa, Ontario

Contact

Joey Patton

joey.patton@forces.gc.ca

(613) 797-1726

Regions of Delivery

National Capital Region (NCR)