CanadaBuys #21120-26-5352097

Correctional Service Canada Seeks Industry Input on Personal Portable Alarm and Locator Systems for Federal Institutions

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking industry feedback and potential solutions for modernizing its Personal Portable Alarm System (PPAS) and Portable Alarm Locator System (PALS) technology for use in federal correctional institutions across Canada. - Government Buyer: - Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Public Safety Portfolio, National Headquarters Contracting, Technical Services Branch, Electronic Security Systems - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the RFI; existing systems referenced include Senstar Flash and Senstar Flare (Senstar Corporation) - Products/Services Requested: - Personal Portable Alarm System (PPAS): Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution to replace Senstar Flash, including wearable RF transmitters, receivers, antennas, and integration with security infrastructure - Portable Alarm Locator System (PALS): Solution to replace Senstar Flare, providing real-time zonal location capability - Portable RF transmitters (IP65+, IK08+), belt holsters/lanyards, RF receivers, Ethernet network switches (PoE, redundant), antenna systems, open-standards-based software (API/SDK), data logging (historian), power backup (4+ hours), and mounting hardware - System must support 1000+ users, provide full wireless coverage, and be scalable for future real-time location system (RTLS) upgrades - Services: Installation, site surveys, acceptance testing, integration, operator and maintenance training, technical documentation, preventive maintenance, and warranty (minimum 2 years, 10-year service life) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration with existing security systems (ISMS/FAAS/SIGS/SIAE) - Compliance with Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC), and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations - Non-proprietary, open-standards-based software with open API/SDK for future upgrades - Environmental durability (IP65+, IK08+), vandal resistance, network redundancy (ring/double-star/hybrid), and emergency power backup - Training must include video documentation and be tailored for various staff roles - No contract award will result from this RFI; this is for market research and solution identification - Place of Performance: - Federal correctional facilities across Canada, including specific institutions in NB, NS, QC, ON, AB, SK, MB, and BC - Contracting office at 340 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa, Ontario

Description

Correctional Service Canada (CSC) is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Personal Portable Alarm (PPA) and Portable Alarm Locator System (PALS) technology. The objective is to identify potential solutions and alternative approaches to meet CSC's requirements, solicit industry feedback, and request supplier submissions including technical documentation and pricing. This RFI is non-competitive and no contract will be awarded based on it. The contract duration is estimated at 36 months.

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