Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) (EN578-201618/A)

Trade Agreement: CETA / CFTA Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: Yes Nature of Requirements: Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems This Request for Supply Arrangement ("RFSA") is an opportunity for any interested suppliers to submit an arrangement in order to become qualified supplier and to be authorized to provide services on an "as and when requested" basis. Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) wishes to establish Supply Arrangements (SA) for the domestic requirements of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) services of various capabilities across Canada, "as and when requested" by participating Federal Government Departments and Agencies or Crown Corporations, herein referred to as "Identified Users". The provision of services are subject to Transport Canada regulations and at this time are intended for remotely piloted aircraft that has a maximum take-off weight of more than 25 kg and beyond Line of Sight (BLoS) This method of supply will satisfy the needs of Identified Users for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems services required in the performance of their work including, but not limited to, geological and wildlife surveys, fire-fighting, surveillance, security, land and infrastructure inspection and search and rescue operations. To assist Identified Users in acquiring frequently ordered, commercially available, Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Services, PSPC is soliciting arrangements from interested suppliers, and will manage the prices, rates and services of all suppliers who submit responsive arrangements. Financial information will be protected as client departments request services. The services are divided into categories, called Streams that provide a level of specialised work depending on the specific requirement requested at solicitation stage. Please take note that while the streams may be labelled using general scenarios, they may also be used for other purposes on condition that the project objective is mutually acceptable to the client and service provider and that the capabilities of the referenced stream is not modified. No deviations to the solution provided by the supplier for respective streams will be accepted. EN578-201618/A Segla, Anita L. Telephone No. - (873) 354-0731 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.