CanadaBuys #W8482-275673/A

Digital hydrophone system and calibration equipment for the Royal Canadian Navy

National Defence Canada is seeking a complete digital hydrophone system for Royal Canadian Navy PSARAS evaluation and use. - Government buyer: National Defence Canada (Department of National Defence), Royal Canadian Navy, Maritime Forces Atlantic. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEM, brand, model, or vendor is named in the procurement. - Requested system: One complete system for delivery to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia: - 4 digital hydrophones; 2 × 100 m hydrophone cables; 1 × 150 m hydrophone cable; and 3 × 100 m extension cables. - In-line signal repeaters as required for uninterrupted, uncorrupted data transmission. - 1 portable hydrophone calibrator and 1 electronic documentation set. - Key technical requirements: Hydrophones require 24-bit digitization and continuous network streaming, a 2 Hz–150 kHz frequency range, at least 110 dB dynamic range from 10 Hz to 100 kHz, and 200 m operating depth. They must use external 12–24 VDC power, have no non-removable internal memory, and support underwater cable connections. Repeater-system power must be under 5 W at the specified cable length(s). - Other notable requirements: Mandatory criteria include at least five years of production for the hydrophone and calibrator, and five years of manufacturer experience/production as specified in the solicitation. Documentation must cover operation, maintenance, calibration, cable construction, and repeater specifications. The calibrator must include a sound-pressure source, required couplings, calibration tools, and operating instructions. - Delivery and warranty: Delivery is to CFB Halifax; no specific delivery date is stated in the supplied details. Contract performance extends through the warranty period, which is the longer of the contractor’s standard warranty or 12 months after acceptance. The initial release estimates a three-month contract period. - Commercial conditions: Pricing is requested on a DDP basis, with a preference for Canadian goods and/or services. Award is based on the lowest-priced compliant offer.

Description

The Department of National Defence is seeking one Hydrophone Kit, as specified in Annex A, for delivery to CFB Halifax, Nova Scotia. Offers must include the required Offeror Submission and Declaration forms in their original PDF formats and will be evaluated on a Delivery Duty Paid basis. The requirement is subject to a preference for Canadian goods and/or services, and bids may be submitted in English or French. The estimated contract period is three months.

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