W7707-216895/A - DUSN – Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) (W7707-216895/A)

Trade Agreement: NONE Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No Nature of Requirements:

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Distributed Underwater Sensor Network (DUSN) - Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC)

W7707-216895/A LeBlanc, JoAnne Telephone No. - (902) 225-6730

Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

Public Services and Procurement Canada, on behalf of Defence Research & Development Canada (DRDC) – Atlantic, has a requirement for the purchase of 3 Chip Scale Atomic Clocks (CSAC).

The Distributed Underwater Sensor Network (DUSN) nodes are an autonomous tracking system that work in groups to monitor an area and track contacts. In order for the DUSN node to work as a group, the nodes have to be set to the same time. The Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) will keep DUSN nodes synchronised while deployed underwater.

Delivery:

delivery of equipment must be received within 3 months from date of Contract award.

Basis of Selection: A bid must comply with all requirements of the bid solicitation, and Specifications defined in the Annex A, to be declared responsive. The responsive bid with the lowest price will be recommended for award of a contract.

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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.