Canada - Signal processing algorithm development and support (w7707-196494/a)

Description

Trade Agreement: CFTA / CPTPP
Tendering Procedures: The bidder must supply Canadian goods and/or services
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Best Overall Proposal
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:

SIGNAL PROCESSING ALGORITHM DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT

W7707-196494/A
MacNeil, Blaine A.
Telephone No. - (902) 403-3918
Fax No. - (902) 496-5016

Defence Research and Development (DRDC) has a requirement to investigate, develop, and evaluate signal processing algorithms. Signal processing algorithms may be required for several types of acoustic receive arrays, including long, multi-aperture seabed arrays and drifting vertical line arrays (VLA). Data collected by these arrays could be used to advance the development of detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLT) algorithms and tools using acoustic signals from targets of opportunity in conjunction with ships’ Automatic Identification System (AIS) data. In other situations, the required signal processing would be on-board (embedded) DCLT, with summary reports (including tracking information) sent via satellite communications when a Signal of Interest (SOI) has been detected.

In some cases, it may be beneficial to use signal processing algorithms previously developed at DRDC, and in other cases (e.g., where a signal processing gap has been noted), the Contractor will need to develop/implement new algorithms; thus, the final suite of signal processing algorithms will include those entirely developed by the Contractor, as well as those initially developed by DRDC. Additionally, the Contractor must have a clear plan for a software framework to organize the various signal processing algorithms so that the algorithms can be easily connected to produce appropriate signal processing chains; e.g., for processing and analysis of acoustic and non-acoustic data. Examples of non-acoustic data may include AIS/GPS, and environment information. The Contractor may use and/or develop their own software framework or use DRDC’s System Test Bed (STB); if this is required, the STB will be provided to the Contractor via Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).

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.

Opportunity closing date

07 February 2020

Value of contract

to be confirmed