Merx #202700408

Expert Advisory Services for Canada's COSPAS SARSAT Programme Participation

This opportunity from the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PS) of Canada seeks expert advisory services to support Canada's leadership in the international COSPAS SARSAT Programme. - Government Buyer: - Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PS), Canada - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Specialized professional advisory services for the COSPAS SARSAT Programme - Strategic, technical, governance, and negotiation support - Preparation for and participation in international meetings - Development of Canadian positions and negotiation support for modernizing the International Cospas Sarsat Programme Agreement - Drafting, analysis, and review of working papers - Advising during deliberations and contributing to meeting records and trip reports - Potential to act as impartial Chair for governance and working group meetings - Expert advice on MEOSAR, Second Generation Beacons, Return Link Service, and ICAO Autonomous Distress Tracking requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - High level of subject matter expertise required - Independence and flexibility in scheduling - Ability to act impartially in international governance settings - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed, as this is a professional services requirement

Description

The Department of Public Safety Canada requires specialized professional advisory services to support Canada's participation and leadership in the international COSPAS SARSAT Programme. The services include expert strategic, technical, governance, and negotiation support for the Canadian Permanent Representative, preparation for international meetings, development of Canadian positions, and support for negotiations to modernize the Programme Agreement. The contractor will support meetings by drafting and analyzing papers, advising during deliberations, and contributing to records and reports. Additional tasks include acting as an impartial Chair for meetings and providing expert advice on MEOSAR, Second Generation Beacons, Return Link Service, and ICAO Autonomous Distress Tracking requirements.

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