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Progressive Design-Build for Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems (CAFS) Facility at NRC Uplands Campus, Ottawa

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is seeking qualified teams for a Progressive Design-Build (PDB) project to deliver the Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems (CAFS) at the NRC Uplands Campus in Ottawa, Ontario. - Government Buyer: - National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Finance and Procurement Services, NRC Uplands Campus, Ottawa - Scope of Work: - Progressive Design-Build delivery of a new flagship facility for research, development, integration, and testing of autonomous and optionally-piloted aircraft systems - Facility features include: - High bay with direct taxiway access to Ottawa International Airport - Innovation center with offices for 45 personnel - Technical workspaces, simulator and mission support rooms - Parking and controlled access systems - Procurement Details: - Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to identify and shortlist experienced proponents - Open to Canadian suppliers and those from eligible trading partners under multiple trade agreements - Estimated contract value: $25 million - Duration: 34 months (design, construction, commissioning) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct airport access for the facility - Support for advanced aerospace and autonomous flight technologies - Controlled access and security features - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement is open to qualified design-build teams

Description

The National Research Council Canada (NRC) is seeking qualified teams to deliver the Centre for Autonomous Flight Systems (CAFS) on the NRC Uplands Campus in Ottawa using a Progressive Design-Build delivery model. The project aims to expand NRC Flight Research Lab capabilities by creating a new flagship facility for autonomous and optionally-piloted aircraft systems. This Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) is to identify and shortlist experienced proponents for the Progressive Design-Build process; it is not a request for pricing. Shortlisted proponents will be invited to a subsequent procurement stage. The contract duration is estimated at 34 months.

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